Looking for a best TT without arm for under 10K.

I don't know what the pricing is, but the Wave Kinetics table is a very serious attempt at the state of the art in direct-drive. It was designed by a group in the graduate Physics Department at Stanford - if I were in the market for a new table, I would make sure I heard it.

I want to thank all those who took the time to post suggestions. The DPS is intruiging but the one that caught my heart was the Avid Acutus Reference version and the Micro-Seiki RX-5000. Both are in the ball park but there is no where to preview either in Toronto. Mind you I have purchased all the other components without the benefit of a preview as well and so far I am delighted. I guess that is why your opinions are so important in my decision process. Thanks again.

The Micro Seiki is also one I could go for.

I would also take a look ate Holborne turntables. They don't have great looks but sound good.

I will add a mild contrary view - all based on personal experience:

All around best deck - Oracle
BBFB - SP-10 or Victor TT-101 in heavy plinths
Best "drive" Lenco (slate plinth is best), followed by Garard 301 / Thorens 124
Most airy sound - the Micro Seiki 5000 or even better a Micro air bearing deck.

Most pleasure ..... a Micro Seiki :)