Demagnetizing my cartridge? how? how much$$$?


I am considering the purchase of a MC cartridge,(ortofon x5) but have read that they require demagnetizing fairly often. I have been using a MM for years, should i have been doing this fro my MM as well? are MC cartridges more prone to this? if so, what is an economical unit to do the job? thanks-
bean151

Showing 1 response by marakanetz

For MM cartridge if you de-magnetize the cartridge simply will not work and the magnet isn't going to move.
For MC cartridge you need demagnetizing no often than once per 400 hours or OK not to demagnetize at all since demagnetizing brings almost no difference to the playback.