Moving Coil Cartridge Demagnetizing

How important is it to demagnetize moving coil cartridges? How often should it be done? Any advice appreciated!

miguelk01-28-2001 10:14pm

cornfedboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,645 posts 01-28-2001 at 11:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you won't realize what a difference it makes to demagnatize your moving coil cartridge until you do it for the first time. i prefer the aesthetix (benz) demagnatizer, finding it easier to use than my "classic" fluxbuster. i try to demagnitize after about 10-15 hrs of playtime.
shadowman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 01-29-2001 at 12:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does the same apply to MM carts?
slowhand Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 01-29-2001 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You cannot demagnatize a MM cartridge the way you do a MC without damage to the cartridge. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that the stylus must be removed from the body to avoid damage to the cartridge.
avguygeorge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,300 posts 01-29-2001 at 04:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use the fluxbuster.I have a Cardas ter. block that has rcas from the phono wire.No need to remove the cartridge. I also have the Cardas 'sweep' lp.works for me;I use both.