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"Bedini Ultra Clarifier", does it really work??

I got into a pissing contest over this question on another forum site. I would like to get opinions from those of you that have the Clarifier or even those of you that have heard a red book CD spun on the Bedini Clarifier.

Set up,
When I clean a red book CD, with the Clarifier, I always do both sides. If my memory serves me right that is what the instruction manual says to do. I also let the CD spin the full 45 seconds on each side.

I contend the Bedini Ultra Carifier does indeed work. How it works I haven't the foggiest idea.

The sure way to prove it works is to take two red book CDs of the same artist and Title. Listen to both to make sure they sound the same. Spin one in the Clarifier and do an A/B comparison of the two discs. Let me note here I realize that not all CDs are created equal. If a red book CD already sounds good thru your loud speakers then the clarifier will not make a difference. Or very little at best. But to the other extreme if a CD sounds compressed, bassi, bass loose muddy, highs rolled off, a dead sounding CD, The Clarifier will make an improvement.
Thanks for your input.

Jim
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tonywinsc
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Going back to the mid-90's, I tried balance rings and slip on edge rings that made no discernible difference to me. But then I heard about using a bulk tape eraser. I decided to try it- $20 at Radio Shack, why not? The results blew me away! I liken it to listening with a cartridge set at the wrong tracking force and then correcting it. Amazing but true.

My brother works at the division of Sony that makes CDs, DVDs and blu-ray. He showed me the manufacturing process for CD's years ago. The disc is molded with the pits in place. Then Aluminum is atomically sputtered onto the polycarbonate disc. A second disc is placed over the aluminum and sealed. CDs can last a long time but are not archival. ie. when that seal breaks the Al will corrode. So back up your favored music. He says there is an analog like component to CDs despite being digital. But he wasn't impressed with my bulk tape eraser story- same response as any normal person to our audiophile obsession.
I have been treating my CD's with this bulk tape eraser for the past 14 years now.
tonywinsc
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I bought a bulk tape erase at RS in the mid 90s for $20. I didn't expect much and planned to return it after experimenting with it. I still use that bulk tape eraser on every CD that I have. It made a significant difference with my old CD transport back then and even with my new CD player that I bought a few years ago. I expected it to not be nearly as effective with my new CD player but it turned out to be nearly as effective. All the theories aside, I hear less distortion, kind of like the difference between a dirty phono needle and a clean one when I demagnetize the discs. I normally demag my discs immediately after purchase. Just a few months ago, I played a couple of discs w/o demagnetizing them first. Then went back and did it. I still hear a clear improvment. So, if you cannot afford the higher priced tweaks, try snagging a bulk tape eraser. What I have never had the chance to try is a comparison between my $20 tweak and the more expensive versions.
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