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Demagnetizing my cartridge? how? how much$$$?

I am considering the purchase of a MC cartridge,(ortofon x5) but have read that they require demagnetizing fairly often. I have been using a MM for years, should i have been doing this fro my MM as well? are MC cartridges more prone to this? if so, what is an economical unit to do the job? thanks-
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goliverjr
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Cardas Frequency Sweep and Burn in Record---$24.95---Music Direct
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timo
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Agree w/Goliverjr! However, if you want to spend more and get a fancier unit that works superbly, try the Aesthetix ABCD-1 for about $179 retail. It is a well-made unit. However, I don't think it works much better, if at all, than the Cardas LP mentioned above.
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jwrobinson
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I've used moving coils without ever demagnetizing with no ill effects. You should NOT demagnetize a moving magnet cartridge. I'll leave the reasons why to the experts.

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marakanetz
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For MM cartridge if you de-magnetize the cartridge simply will not work and the magnet isn't going to move.
For MC cartridge you need demagnetizing no often than once per 400 hours or OK not to demagnetize at all since demagnetizing brings almost no difference to the playback.
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