MC demagnetizer, how many use one, any concerns?

4yanx: thanks for the input. If I can find someone who has a demagnetizer, I might give it a try. Yeah, right now I'm not particularly worried!

Rives: thanks for the further elaboration. I appreciate it very much. I'm a victim, in some sense, of (like you) being in the sciences. I want data! As you state, however, some phenomena are inexplicable. The other aspect of science is curiosity. Were I not interested in, or curious about, these demag claims, I wouldn't have bothered posting. Thus, the explanations, experiences, and above all, patience, of everyone is greatly appreciated and is what makes audiogon so special.
Christopher

So, if you have to "break in" the cartridge after demagnitizing, and if the sound immediately after demagging is "harsh or edgy," then what's the point??

YES, but "Waiting a bit longer will net you sound as it was when new and fully broken in" seems to imply that demagging makes the sound "worse" for a while, but that it returns to "broken in" quality with some time. So, what's the point?

It stills seems to me that the statement, "waiting for the cartridge to break in or 'settle' to best sound again," with AGAIN being the operative word, is hardly a great recommendation.

I have never used this procedure, so I can't speak to it. But were I thinking about trying it, there is nothing here that would convince me.

RIVES...about your last sentence: you said "I can't prove this next statement."

I'm not trying to be difficult or beligerent...just trying to get more information!