Simon Yorke turntables-audiophile best value?

So, you could not differentiate what contributed to what you heard and to what degree. Not to say that it is easy.
Also, you didn't say that the sound was not good. What was in that system besides the Simon Yorke?

Toneofmusicaudio, excellent post. Thank you.

Thank you, George, for taking your time and writing these very helpful things in a personal manner.
When I ask a question here that doesn't mean that I am going to rush and buy something right away; it is more a matter of understanding the perspective for the future.
Simon Yorke turntables appear to be generally underrated but highly praised by some very serious audiophiles and music lovers, and also by places like famous museums and libraries. When it comes to the source I value the ability to extract as much information as possible from the recording of any quality with minimal distortions. Most of my favourite music has not been recorded well, and there is nothing I can do about it.It seems that his turntables are built following exactly the same idea. No wonder archives all over the world get these turtables. I would guess that they are very reliable as well, and once set-up maintain it.

Thank you all who positively contributed to the discussion.
Since there is no way that I can afford Simon Yorke in the next, say, five years, I got me Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm table which, I believe, is another great value at a lower level of performance.