Obviously it cannot just "float"... something has to keep the pivot end in place... there has to be some sort of bearing edge...
Will Viv Audio Lab's Tonearm Float Your Analog Boat?
This goes against all conventional tonearm geometry wisdom yet the paper work I was handed claims far less tracking error than with conventional designs and with no offset angle skating should be zero. The armtube is damped aluminum and available in three lengths. Tonearm wire is (4N) pure silver.
The standard headshell is the "Nelson Hold" that has its own unique properties best discussed in a review. The arm does not need to be secured to the plinth: you just put it down where it's supposed to go.
This is not the only non-mechanically grounded arm out there but it's surely among the most unusual. I don't know how much it costs but it should be interesting to audition!
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This is really intriguing. Just make sure the cat doesnt get anywhere near that table! Picture huge splash of oil launching in the air with expensive tonearm following!
But it does seem really revolutionary. Review!!!!