Magnetization & Demagnetization any conclusions?

K_brown, the Classic Quietex clear vinyl was made specifically so it would not have magnetic noise, since the 'magnetic noise' is supposed to have something to do with what makes the vinyl black.

So these demag thingys should have no effect on the Classic Quietex, right?

Thanks for your comment Atmosphere. That was the point I was trying to allude to - has anyone actually tried the Furutech on one of these Quietex records? If the sound improves substantially then it would appear not to be the magnetic suspended particles involved and something else is going on. If it sounds the same then we can make a reasonable assumption that the particles are what is causing the percieved change.
Now........... anyone?

Thanks
Kevin

I can't say specifically about Quietex, and I only have one clear vinyl record. I did not hear any improvement with that record, but it sounds pretty damn good anyway. The explanation I have read is that the ferrous particles come with the carbon black used as pigment. I haven't tried it yet but in theory reversing the process should affect the sound.

I use a Geneva bulk tape eraser (about $80) to demag my LP's once after I clean them on my Loricraft RCM. I notice a definitely audible drop in noise floor. The process takes me about one minute, only once, and I find it worth the effort. I would not pay $2000 for the Furutech choosing to put that money toward a better RCM instead.

I have not tried this on Classic Quietex clear vinyl. Lloyd Walker told me directly at RMAF during a demo of his Talisman that his Talisman is more effective on clear vinyl than it is on black vinyl. He also told me that his Talisman works for only one play of the LP and works better than a bulk tape eraser used for demagnifying an LP. I've never compared my Geneva to the Walker Talisman.

Thanks Dan_ed

That was the answer I was looking for. I thought the clear vinyl would act as a sham control and that is what you found. This seems to indicate the clumped static charge concept isn't the major player here.

Kevin