Tweaks such as demagnetizers ionizers for lp's

I picked up a bulk tape eraser on e-bay some time ago just to satisfy my curiosity. Tried it on many vinyl records but could not discern any differences. I do hear an openness when using it on CD's though.

dan_ed and dougdeacon, can you describe how hand held powered demagnetiser is used in practice. I live outside usa (london, uk) and hope to import it or find local alternative. Does it have a trade name or other id since the website does not list this? Regards, Marc

The idea is to start with the device (powered up) very close to the object. Circle it s-l-o-w-l-y around the object while s-l-o-w-l-y increasing the distance. As the field slowly changes position and weakens, molecules in the object orient themselves randomly, just what we want.

The worst thing to do would be to start with the device close to the object and move it away fast in a straight line or power it off close to the object. That will leave the molecules in the object oriented in the same direction, just what we don't want.

I just picked up the device Dan recomended and it works wonders.

I was also wondering about the best way to use it. I will try it the way Doug recomends tonight and see if it works even better.

Thanks for the killer tweek.

Sean

Perhaps not hearing the molecules orienting in the same direction is a blessing, after all. One more thing to check off my audiophile neurosis. Godspeed to the rest of you.