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Sumiko Flux Buster Demagnetizer

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While I was reorganizing my shelves in my audio room I relocated my Sumiko Flux Buster. Haven’t used it in years. So I demagnetize my 2 MC cartridges and my passive SUT. I was amazed at the improvement of the clarity of the music. I have been using the Cardas test album the last few years to degauss the system. Side 1 tracks 2a/b/c frequency sweep. Seems to work well. The Sumiko worked much better on the cartridges and SUT.

Are others still using this device or similar devices? I’m glad I relocated the Sumiko. Will start using it more for MC cartridges.

’No matter what you buy there is always something better’.

Joe Nies

 

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I've used the Sumiko Fluxbuster periodically for years and never had an issue with any MM or MC cartridge.

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lewm

If you have been demagnetizing MM cartridges, it is a minor miracle that you have not yet perceptibly damaged one, since most would agree it is dangerous to the magnet, much more so than with an MC cartridge.

It's no miracle at all, @lewm although, with MM, the stylus must be removed first.

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