Furutech DeMagα (230V) LP Record, DISC and Cable Demagnetizer 230VAC±10V (Europe)

Description

…This play almost sounded like a different mastering. It was quieter, had more impact, more space, more detail, was remarkably clearer, had less “glare” and “haze,” and was even slightly louder than the first play, all with NO CHANGES to the system settings. It clearly sounded like a different pressing than the one we had just heard and was enhanced in just about every conceivable attribute.
Greg Weaver … Positive Feedback Online (Issue 107)

The Furutech DeMagα (230V) is a high-performance demagnetizer designed for LP records, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and even cables. This device offers an innovative way to reduce magnetism that accumulates in these media and audio components, resulting in enhanced sound quality and improved playback performance. Operating on a 230V AC power supply, the DeMagα is specifically designed for European regions.

Introduction

Magnetism is a hidden enemy of high-fidelity sound reproduction. Even though vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and cables are not made of ferrous materials, they can still accumulate magnetic charges over time due to various factors like handling, repeated play, or environmental influences. This magnetism can cause unwanted distortion, noise, and reduced signal clarity. The Furutech DeMagα is engineered to neutralize these magnetic charges, ensuring a cleaner, more accurate audio and video experience.

Key Features

1. Multi-Media Demagnetization
   • The Furutech DeMagα can be used on a wide variety of media, including LP records, CDs, SACDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and cables. It’s a versatile solution for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts who want to enhance the performance of their entire media collection and equipment.
2. Effective Demagnetization Process
   • By passing your media or cables through the DeMagα’s magnetic field, the device neutralizes any built-up magnetism, reducing noise, improving signal clarity, and enhancing overall sound quality. The process only takes a few seconds and is completely safe for all types of media.
3. Enhanced Audio Quality
   • Demagnetizing your records, discs, and cables results in a noticeable improvement in audio clarity, detail, and dynamics. LP records sound more open and natural, while CDs and DVDs deliver sharper, more focused audio with a cleaner background.
4. Sturdy, User-Friendly Design
   • The DeMagα features a robust design with a flat platform that accommodates LP records and discs, as well as a dedicated area for cables. Its easy-to-use interface allows you to start the demagnetization process with the press of a button.
5. 230V Operation for European Users
   • This model operates at 230VAC ±10V, making it ideal for users in Europe. It’s designed to handle the standard voltage in the region, ensuring safe and reliable performance.

Benefits

• Improved Sound Quality: Demagnetizing your media results in clearer highs, richer mids, and tighter bass, providing an overall more engaging and lifelike listening experience.
• Enhanced Video Playback: For video discs like DVDs and Blu-rays, the DeMagα can lead to sharper images, improved color accuracy, and reduced video noise.
• Long-Term Performance: Regular use of the DeMagα helps maintain the quality of your media and cables, ensuring consistent performance over time.

Ideal for Audiophiles and Home Theater Enthusiasts

The Furutech DeMagα is perfect for:

• Audiophiles: Who want to get the most out of their vinyl records, CDs, and audio cables.
• Home Theater Enthusiasts: Looking to enhance both audio and video playback quality from their media.
• Collectors and Professionals: Who wish to preserve their media in the best possible condition.

How to Use

1. Place the Media or Cable on the DeMagα: Position your LP record, CD, DVD, or cable on the device’s platform.
2. Activate the Demagnetization Process: Press the start button, and the device will begin demagnetizing the item. The process typically takes around 20-30 seconds.
3. Repeat as Necessary: For optimal results, it’s recommended to demagnetize your media and cables regularly, especially before playback.

Technical Specifications

• Power Supply: 230VAC ±10V (suitable for European power outlets)
• Dimensions: Designed with a large enough platform to accommodate LP records, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, as well as cables of various sizes.
• Weight: Solid, stable construction for safe and reliable operation

Maintenance and Care Tips

• Keep the Surface Clean: Wipe down the DeMagα’s platform regularly to ensure optimal performance.
• Use Regularly: For the best results, use the DeMagα before each playback session to maintain the highest quality sound and video.

The Furutech DeMagα (230V) LP Record, Disc, and Cable Demagnetizer is an essential tool for any serious audiophile or home theater enthusiast. Its ability to remove magnetic build-up from a wide range of media and cables results in a dramatic improvement in sound and video quality. By eliminating unwanted magnetic interference, the DeMagα ensures that you experience the purest, most accurate audio and visual playback possible.

For those who demand the very best from their media collections and audio/video equipment, the Furutech DeMagα is a worthy investment, offering a simple yet highly effective way to enhance your listening and viewing experience. With its 230V compatibility, it’s perfectly suited for European users seeking to elevate their audio and video systems to the next level.

RATING
The new and improved Furutech DeMagα completely demagnetizes LPs and optical disc media such as CD, CD-R, DVD, MD, Game CD, Photo CD, SACD, and DVD Audio with 20% increased demagnetization power than the original deMag. Plus it’s an indispensable accessory for keeping interconnect cables, connectors and power cords demagnetized to prevent magnetic signal distortion. The new stylish DeMagα also features touch panel technology for ease of use.

FEATURES
Demagnetization Isn’t Just For Optical Media Anymore!
The DeMagα works for disc media as well as cables, connectors, and power cords! No part of the playback chain should be disturbed by resolution-sapping magnetic interference.

Demagnetizing LPs
How can an LP be magnetized? It’s plastic!
The fact is that pigment added to the plastic during the manufacturing process is the culprit. The minute amount of ferrous material in the pigment causes LPs to become magnetized. Testing at the Tokyo Nanotechnology center with a IHI Gauss meter showed that after an LP was treated with the deMag the magnetic field of the LP was lowered from 620~630 nT to 572~582 nT (nanotesla: a unit of magnetic field strength,1 Tesla = 10,000 gauss)

Demagnetizing Cables
Electric current generates a magnetic field as it flows through a power cord or conductor. However, magnetic impurities within the materials themselves become magnetized and introduce further magnetic distortion. Just loop your cables and power cords with their connectors on the DeMagα and begin treatment.

No matter how valuable or expensive your system is, the only way to achieve top performance is by demagnetizing your problems away! There are no other demagnetizers on the market that can be used in such a versatile and effective way. The DeMagα Demagnetizer can even be used on metal-based accessories like CD stabilizers or speaker terminals.

“… demagnetizing an LP definitively removed a high-frequency glaze or glare and seemed to enrich the midband… Demagnetizing LPs works. And do not try one of these devices unless you’re prepared to buy it.”
–Michael Fremer, Stereophile

SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimension: 487mm/19” W × 68mm/2.7” H (without spikes) × 470mm/18.5” D Approx.
• Net Weight: 11.0Kgs/24lbs Approx.
• Rating: 110VAC ±15V (USA)
• Rating: 230VAC ±10V (Europe)