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.
Jim
Jim
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-