Furutech De Stat or Talisman?


So, you have enough money to buy a Furutech De Stat or Talisman... what would you do? I've heard good things about both from resonably trusted sources, but have not had a chance to hear either.

I'm asking because static is an issue in my home, and while my 25 year old Zerostat seems to work, in that time there has to be something better. Right?
rada
I own the Furutech Destat.
Its quite bulky & cumbersome to use.
The"ON" button is at an awkward position/location.
Then when you have to flip the cd, it becomes awkward to use again.
Anyone out there with better ideas? I am all ears.
Suresh Lalwani
The Talisman did nothing for me regarding static, which we have alot of during our winter months (northeast USA). My Zerostat discharges static much better.

The Talisman does have a beneficial demagnifying effect on media, cables and tubes, but IME a small tools demagnifier does a better and more permanent job for less than half the price. Mine cost $70 and is far stronger than the Talisman. Its magnetic field is generated by a large, A/C-powered electromagnet, just like the Furutech DeMag. Not as pretty, no audiophile label, but superior to the Talisman in other respects.
Yes, two different products for two different issues as Doug said. There is a difference between magnetic charges and static charges. So you really could use both products. I have the same $70 tool that Doug uses and a Zerostat. Again, each addresses a different issue with vinyl, IMO.
I use both and the DE Stat is a work horse for my vinyl. It works like a charm but goes through batterys i guess i use it to much.
I guess I'm in the minority here. I purchased the DeStat two years ago based on all the glowing reviews. I've found its performance has been underwhelming in my experience. The internal fan is simply not powerful enough to blow away all dust as claimed by the manufacturer. I have to use a record brush, as well. In addition, my LPs are re-charged with static after play, which means each side needs to be re-zapped before removing from the turntable platter. And it goes through batteries quickly. AC operation would be a nice option to have.

$450.00 is a lot of money for this tweak. Try it out for yourself, but I would recommend purchasing from a company that offers a money-back guarantee.