Best Analog for $10K

At present, I own about 200 LPs, and about 7000 CDs and SACDs.

*timo62*
That's the problem I have. I live in rural Wyoming. The closest audio stores are about 5 hours away in Denver. I've built an entire audio system by reading audio reviews or recommendations, making a short list, and trying to listen to some of those components at dealers or audio shows. Then I try to purchase items I'm interested in, either as used or dealer demos. I might bring in three DACs or amplifiers, listen to them in my own system for a month or two, and keep the components I love. I can usually resell the rest and not get stung too badly. I'm a little afraid of moving turntables around, as they seem more delicate than other gear.

*jperry*
I read a review of the DS Audio Optical cartridge system last night. The reviewer makes it sound both state-of-the-art, and potentially ruthlessly revealing. It certainly differs so from convention that I would surely want to hear the system before committing to it. 
One drawback I can think of is if I purchased a great phono stage, it's adjustability would allow me to try different cartridges. With the DS Audio, you are committed to their complete system. But I did ask to minimize tweaking, didn't I? Lol

I know this is a different question than the one originally asked, but what if I went out and bought a VPI Player or a Shinola Runwell. All in one box solution. How much performance am I leaving on the table compared to the $10K suggestions?

FWIW, I don't consider the amount of vinyl I presently own a major factor in deciding how much to spend on analog reproduction. I have a full-time job, like most people, and a house to take care of, like many people. I consider my most precious asset not to be money, but to have free time to do the things I enjoy. I, on average, listen to my system about 10-15 hours a week. That is Precious Time, to me. I want the best audio reproduction I can afford during that time. I have probably 200-300 SACDs of music I enjoy, and the recording significantly surpasses CD in quality. That did not stop me from purchasing a T+A PDP 3000 HV to enjoy those SACDs with. 

*chakster*
I agree with you. The only thing that ultimately matters is if I love what I hear in my room.
I have found this thread useful because it's given me a place to start. I've been playing with digital for over 25 years. I know Nothing about analog. I purposely ignored it. Now, I need to start somewhere.