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From: tpchmara@wateng.UUCP (Tom Chmara)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Re: Cassette Deck Head Demagnetisers
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Date: Wed, 16-May-84 17:34:26 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 16 17:34:26 1984
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[ Hi there!  I'd like to talk to you about problem perspiration ]

The cassette-shell type demagnetizers are good for people who don't like
to take the time to do a good job.  They'll demagnetize the heads, alright,
but can't do anything for the remainder of the tape path (e.g. capstan
and (I think) erase head, though they MAY get the latter).  A friend of
mine has the TDK version of this; he's often had to borrow my TEAC demagnetizer
to do a proper job.  I'd imagine this method would be preferable to doing
nothing at all, or for in-dash car cassette decks where the alternatives
are AWFULLY painful.
	Myself, I'd suggest buying one of the AC-powered devils.  You actually
have to do WORK in this case, and have to read the instructions to do a good
job (ask me, I know...from experience), but you're better off in the long run.

	"You can do the kinkiest things with phono plugs..."

		---tpc---
	(Tom Chmara EE @ University of Waterloo)