Need advice on what to look for in a turntable - budget $6K to $10K

I originally had Constellation amp/preamp and read that John Curl had a hand in their design.  That is why I bought the JC3+ hoping for trickle down engineering.  I haven't had a decent turntable to really listen to the quality and hence my current pursuit.

Thank you to all that have responded so far.  Denver is very limited on hi-end dealers of audio gear.   We have VPI, Thorens, Rega, Pro-ject and Transrotor.  I would like to try something in my home and I like the idea of having someone local who can help set it up properly.  Any thoughts on these brands due to them being available locally to try before I buy?

I just found a Brinkman dealer in Ft. Collins, an hour and a half north.....

@sbank Your table does look very nice. I wish I new more about this stuff and could just pull the trigger based on a picture or write-up. Unfortunately, I have found that many of the reviews are totally biased due to financial commingling (magazine displays ad while also reviewing product) so total BS. That is why I am trying to hear something before I buy because I don’t want to be disappointed. I want something that is very immersive and natural sounding. That is why I bought the Voxativ setup at the show on show after listening to it for a few hours and comparing it to other setups. I am not saying I would rule you deck out, however, I guess I need more information.

Regarding F&R, the pricing with their base table, arm and Denon cart is only $3750 if memory serves. Just like anything the cost depends. Add a Soundsmith cart for $4K and all the sudden it is nearly $8K. Christopher, the owner of F&R, is a super nice guy and passionate about vinyl. My only concern is long-term reliability since this is a 3 year old venture. Also, he doesn’t have R&D resources like a VPI or other large brand. That being said, I really loved the sound and want to buy his table based on this plus I like buying unique, hand-crafted items.

There appears to be a nice VPI HRX on Agon for sale.  No cartridge. What works well with this table?. I also see a classic 4 that is for sale her and is located in Denver. Not sure I need two arms though. 

My vinyl is limited to about 100 albums at the moment. Part of the fun for me is discovering new albums at three local stores. 

I just listened to a Feichert woodpecker with Cadenza bronze at the local Audio House dealer in denver. Dave was super nice and informative.   Amazing how much better an album sounds on a quality TT.  

I'm going to listen to a clearaudio ovation with Cardenza gold and make my decision. 

Blue water, thanks for your input on the ovation. Has anyone heard the ovation and woodpecker back to back?  I would love to hear you impressions.