This message is for those who doubt the value of a better 'table. I think Rega defines their products with the best name “vibration measuring machines”. It’s important to understand the smallest physical features on a vinyl record are 0.4 mils! That tiny dimension must be transcribed into an electrical signal if you want the full experience of vinyl. To that end Rega (and I’m sure other better TT manufacturers) control tolerances of these critical measurement devices to an alarming level. The RB2000 tonearm on the RP10 has each bearing hand selected and fitted without adhesive to achieve this ability to measure tiny displacements from the cartridge.
And, one final thought for those that “don’t need vinyl anymore”. I look at having this option as just that. Imagine all the great recordings that are no longer available digitally (CD or streaming). I love having more choices when it comes to my favorite recordings. The recent Blue Note Tone Poet series on vinyl is fantastic. I’m sure those titles available on CD are great too, but it just wouldn’t be the same experience for me. YMMV and all that.