Would you still pay $10k or more for a turntable not full analog front end these days ?

@mikhailark I asked questions in that thread that would have clarified that a 10K streamer does something different than a 1K streamer and I never got a fair response or explanation. I just wanted to learn and understand what would/could be the reason for the difference and the conversation fizzled out without an answer. The answers that were provided with all that bit-perfect stuff would have proved your point.

for a turntable not full analog front end 

I am sorry for my stupidity but what does this sentence mean?

On the subject, the part I understand: yes I would. 90% I listen to is vinyl. I don't know what a 10K turntable sounds like but probably pretty sweet.

got it thanks @inna

in that case, for the table alone, if I had 10K, I wouldn't. It would be a waste on me.

@mikhailark I write code every day ETL-ing Gigs of data so I know a bit more than the basics.

@lewm isn't the cable from the streamer deliver the stream to the DAC? like 1s and 0s? 

I have 30 other priorities/purpose for my hard earned money that isn't a turntable 

well, it's a hobby for people with resources for sure, $$$ helps. I feel that my lack of funds has taught me a lot, how to spend the little wisely and focus on enjoying what I have and chasing good recordings and not gear.. 

of course. And the caveat is that going cheap often ends up the more wasteful route. I am stuck with broken used gear that I could fix if I bought parts, maybe, maybe not.