Best turntable and arm under 10k?

You might also look at professional Garrard re-builders to supply you with a refurb or rebuilt unit. There is a reason many vinyl lovers choose these idler drive machines. Classic Turntable Company, AudioGrail, Artisan Fidelity etc.

Direct drive. Old skool like Chakster mentioned but there are also compelling new products as well.

One more nod to the Cosmos and SME arm combo.

Reed 3P on Dr Feikert Woodpecker.

For that kind of money you can have a Triplanar on a Technics SL1200G. One of the most trackable arms made on one of the most speed stable turntables made.