Am I a hopeless audio snob?

I currently have a VPI Aries 3 with mini HRX feet, super platter, single flywheel motor, SDS, periphery ring. Running a Lyra Deloa. Running to ARC PH8 phono, REF6 pre, REF75SE and Vandersteen Quattro CT. 

The VPI is a wonderful table and the unipivot arm works great for me. However, the upgrade bug hit, so I am going with AMG. 

VPI needs isolation. 

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!

@lewm - I would consider myself an exceptionally experienced listener. I have built my system piece by piece over the past 30 years and have journeyed through B&W, Musical Fidelity (A3cr is still a favorite), BAT, Rotel, Zu (Zu DL103 carts are a fav) Kimber, Nordost, Music hall, and the list goes on... The point I am making is that the journey is a big part of the joy of this hobby. Many steps along the way.

My system now is easily $100k plus, Dedicated listening room, Dedicated circuits. If I would have skipped these steps, I don’t think that my ear and appreciation would be developed to the point I would like to think they are. 

I have always loved the sound of AMG turntables. AMG was a machine shop in Bavaria that manufactured components for high end tables from Brinkman etc. They were owned by a father and son. Years ago, Garth with Musical Surroundings entered into an agreement with AMG to build and market their own products. Musical Surroundings had distribution for the Americas.

The father died and the son wanted to take things in a different direction, so he ended the agreement with Musical Surroundings. I was alerted of this and was able to secure one of the remaining AMG rigs that Musical Surroundings had. Since they no longer have the line, I was able to negotiate a great deal. Not anything like 50% off but a good deal. I had to jump at it.

Next, I am buying the custom HRS platform for AMG. A/B listening revealed that this is a worthy move.

Consider me a convert! I had a chance to hear a SL-1200G-S and it is very nice indeed. My apologies for the manner in which I started this thread, but I sure did get some good feedback.