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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?
sondeknz

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Linn's philosophy has also been...if it sounds better, it is better. I think the Tranquility brings a lot to the tune - better defined bass most notably. These mods need to be installed by someone who knows what they are doing. It is a simple install but the devil is in the details. My decks needed the spring rate tweaked a bit for optimal results. As far as LP12 tweaks go the Tranquility is a bargain.
ATB,
Mark
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Davey- See mre28m5's post above, pretty much covers it
ATB,
Mark
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davey- I have the Radikal D power supply and have found no problems with speed control utilizing the Tranquility....
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davey- I can honestly say that I have not heard any speed fluctuations with the Tranquility in place..zero..nada
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