Am I a hopeless audio snob?

I own the Technics MK7, yes not the high buck G or GR, but for $999 (final price about $630 after discounts/points, cash back, etc) I think it is a great looking table. I'm drawn to it's strobe and the fact I can easily play 78 records. I've outfitted mine with a Shure M97xe cartridge with the stabilizer brush ( how 80's is that?), as well as KAB USA glass platter/thin technics rubber Matt combo, isonoe feet, and a Nordost power chord and Atlas phono cables. So basically, I most likely spent what the turntable costs in some upgrades....I love it. Also installed an auto lift for end of side. 

My other tables include a Music Hall walnut MMF-7.3 with Ortofon 2M Bronze, a Pro-Ject The Classic SB in Rosewood with Goldring Eroica LX MC cartridge and step up transformer, and my newest table, the Avid Ingenium. I like them all and will not get rid of any of them. I almost forgot, I also have the Thorens TD 240-2 fully automatic belt drive bright wood finish with Ortofon OM10 cartridge pre-installed with a Super OM waiting in the wings. What a wonderful turntable it is. You gotta have at least one fully Auto in the stable...JMO. 

@secretguy , you asked for it and I will double down. VPI makes inferior equipment. If you own one I suggest you get rid of it ASAP before your cartridge explodes. I am not a big Technics fan but I would take one eons before a VPI. Even the Linn is far superior. How's that for BS? I have a lot more if you'd like.

Well, if looks is what does it for you, try this one:

It does not actually work, but it sure is pretty!

I have to laugh at TT prices today. I sold lots of Linn-Sondek’s (REALLY bouncy) back in the day for about $175.00. Arms were extra; SME was popular--$135.00 as I remember.

Cheers!

Richop, I am lying in bed this morning, thinking for some reason of this ridiculous thread, and the Transcriptors Reference came to my mind too. There never was a cooler looking TT. For looks alone it can’t be beat. With the OEM Transcriptors tonearm, it can’t play records very well but who cares? I had a brief love affair with it. With a modern tonearm it might rise to the level of average performance.

The  Reference version had a huge plexiglass dust cover hinged at the rear, which should make Mijostyn happy.

My OP was meant in humor.

I must admit, the more I look at Technics TTs the more I like. Perhaps @rauliruegas can be my guide? However, I still don’t understand the meaning of "enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS." And why the yelling?

My new TT has been delivered to my dealer; it’s going to be an anxious few days before I can pick it up. I have set up many carts in my day - and I have invested in the equipment to do so. However, my dealer is a master at this so I will defer to his expertise and ear.

Until then, time to crank up the close-n-play!