Sumiko Flux Buster Demagnetizer


Greetings 

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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The following is a statement I added to another Thread about the usage of a SUT.

It is interesting that your experience has made a very positive impression.

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"One Treatment that is not suggested within this thread, is the use of a Degauss Device on a LOMC or SUT.

During the demonstrations carried out of SUT vs Head Amp vs Dedicated Built-In MC stages, when the Degauss Device is used, there is a notable audible improvement to the presentation when compared to the presentation that has not been degaussed. In very few cases the difference in the presentation is almost perceivable to the point it is seeming that a new Cart' is in use".

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The one used above is from Phasemation

 

Two Contributors have an experience of a Degauss on  MC Cart' and SUT and report back that a valuable impression has been made.

The Phasemation Degauss I have witnessed used, is sold as a MC and SUT Degauss device, I trust Phasemation as a Company, I have been quite impressed by other products from this company and don't doubt their product description.

All other contributions appear to be from a selection of individuals without a purpose produced plug in device to Degauss.

'Fe' is the magnetic element that is part of a Cores 'metal make up', in a multitude of Transformer Windings.

'Contempt Prior to Investigation' prevails.

There is the chance the Degauss is not offering a ubiquitous treatment for all Cart's Coils and Tranx Coils.

Phasemation are extremely experienced in this area and I don't see a product being offered that will be reported back on as having a detrimental effect.

Sumiko are not having their first Rodeo either.  

@joenies  You have stated  ‘Thanks to all for their input on this subject. I was hoping for more input on what people are using today to degauss their systems.

I hope you found the mention of the Phasemation Degauss Device a useful pointer.

At present as a OP and Contributor you are seemingly the only individual making it known you are familiar with  experience of Degauss Tracks on a Test Recording and a Degauss Plug in device.

The Sumiko Sales Spiel from the era of the Flux Buster production, makes a reference to distinct perception being present of a 'mushiness'.

Some of the responses from other contributors to your Thread are also with a 'distinct perception being present of a 'mushiness'.

If not 'mushy', certainly not formed on a 'Solid Ground' of experiences encountered.

It is best to make a good foundation prior to laying a Cornerstone.

The Experts have made it known past and present magnetised material will be present, to which degree is the unknown, as each case of magnetism present is certainly not being measured.

Does a Degauss Plug In Device or a Degauss Test Track produce superior results to each other, if compared in methodology.

I will stick with a Plug In Degauss Device, the demonstration of usage has left a indelible memory for being quite impressive.

In this Thread 'until the present' it does appear only one 'being the OP' can answer if a Plug In vs Test Track is offering the impression that is desired to be maintained.

At a wild punt, as the Thread is about the impression made from the usage of a Plug In device. I would think the answer will not be too much of a Surprise.