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Thales Simplicity, Tangential Pivoted, why not more attention?

Reading what's out there on tangential tracking tonearms, it sounds like the theory of it is great, matching how the records are cut, but in modern execution the implementations have enough drawbacks as to override any benefits.
Thales makes a tonearm that brings about tangential results (virtually, anyways, within 0.06% or something like that), without any of the drawbacks associated with tangential arms.
Another tidbit: in a 2019 Stereophile article, it was noted by the reviewer that the tonearm was the most well-built of any he had ever used. That's a compliment that's been afforded to the Thales more than a few times now.
With that all said, why does this tonearm not receive more attention? Is that a domestic thing? Maybe it's more talked about in Europe/Asia.
Separately, between the Thales Slim/Compact + Simplicity and the Brinkmann Oasis + 10.5. Which combo would you go with?
Would love to hear your thoughts!
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It is still an offset arm and subject to skating forces aside from multiple bearings, friction etc. The Schroder LT and Reed 5T are a better approach to the problem with dead straight arm shafts and no overhang. 
When I first looked at the Thales Arm Rube Goldberg popped into my head. The only arm that is more____________ (inset appropriate invective) is the KLaudio arm. Compare either of these arms to the Schroder LT. I think the comparative brilliance of the design is obvious.
The Thales and the Klaudio arm will not be on the market long.
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