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TIGER PAW "Tranquility" (Magnetic Bearing Repulsion...) Any Good?

I have stumbled across a new LINN LP12 enhancement called TIGER PAW TRANQUILITY.

In essence, it uses magnetic discs and is said to relieve the bearing of 90% of the platter weight - so a lighter load means a quieter bearing.

Online endorsements seem to be overwhelmingly in favour.

It's pricey for a non-LINN part at about GBP400 + Shipping, but seems like a great idea.

Just wondering if anyone here has tried it?  Any feedback?
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I am trying to understand the comments which seem to discuss the concept of 'slippage' due to magnetic coupling.  Either I am missing this or they are.  There is no magnetic coupling between the subplatter and the top main platter.  The platters STILL are on top of each other.  All that the magnets do is to introduce an upwards LIFT to the ENTIRE assembly.  The main platter still FIRMLY sits on top of the subplatter.  So, how is it possible to affect the speed in this scenario ?  If the subplatter turns, the motion is 100% transferred to the main platter.  There can NOT possibly be a slippage between them.

Please explain....

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