Given some of the ridiculous prices of hi-end gear, this one doesn't seem that over the top. And considering it won a prestigious award in the japanese magazine (always a tough crowd), the price is actually fairly reasonable...
We've got TTT-C with Simplicity tonearm and Kuzma CAR-30 cartridge on tests - Thales Turntable TTT-C Battery Drive
Great and surprisingly compact turntable
One famous record shop in Paris (analog Collector) has the Thales in demo,Lyra Skala cartridge, with Dartzeel amp, and Verity audio Speakers.
I confirm that it is a very fine TT.!