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A Stealth LP12 as my dealer describes it, probably because the black triangular form of the Eklipse subplatform recalls the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Or maybe because, as the number of Tangerine Audio bits has increased over time, Tangerine is taking over the Klimax LP12 by stealth :grinning:

It’s basically a Klimax LP12 with all the Tangerine Audio bits (Stiletto plinth and top plate, Skorpion base, Eklipse subplatform, and Revolver outer platter). The mat is a Collaro mat, which I’m using logo-side-down to preserve the almost all-black look.

There’s a black Klimax Radikal 2 in the cabinet on which the turntable is standing.

Front view, showing the Eklipse subplatform.

Linn Ekos SE tonearm.

Linn Ekstatik cartridge. The phono stage is a Linn Urika II.

In action. That nearly half-century-old pressing has never sounded better.

I also have an Evenstar, which remains sealed in its manufacturer’s packaging as I literally can’t stand the sight of it. The marginal improvement I heard when it was demonstrated to me is not worth the visual distraction it creates. From my listening position the turntable is within my line of sight and, because the Evenstar has a triangular cross section, I can see it rotating as the record is playing. Now if only it had been circular with a plain rim…

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