I will not enter such debate, as we would need technical details that Taiko Audio is not interested in releasing openly in a forum. However an active system has is not an ideal system - it creates its own sound signature. Humanly checked stiffness is a very poor indicator of mechanical behavior for audio purposes. The way mechanics affect the sound quality of CD transports is also poorly understood.
BTW, I work daily less than 100 feet away from an active platform - perhaps it affects the way I perceive my system!