VPI's new "Vanquish" Ultra High-End turntable is a STUNNER!

Gee, gymballed tonearm bearings.....

Just a mere bag of shells!!
"Price for the new Vanquish is yet to be finalized, but it is estimated to be in the range of $100K-to-$120K for the complete system. Ironically, this is still considered “affordable” in the world of ultra-high-end turntables."

At this level, I don't understand VPI's failure to design around two inherent compromises that VPI is infamous for implementing; 1) a junction box instead of continuous wiring from cartridge pins to connector of choice and 2) ridiculously lengthy armboards cantilevered from the plinth. 
As to 2), I don't care how thick the aluminum or alloy or whatever the armboard is constructed of, I don't care how tightly and securely it is clamped to the plinth, it will be susceptible to resonance that would not be present with a better design. 
When one looks at how the expense of production is allocated, I see bling predominating over ultimate performance.

Hmm...I'm a VPI fan, I have no desire to replace my aging Classic.

There are features/innovations that appear interesting, but the aesthetic is tired. Yawn. Stand Looks like an over grown Ares plinth. I'll take the table minus the stand. Is that look popular with the mega buck crowd? My order would request no red embellishment. Slightly cheesy.

14" plasticky tonearm on a high end table.I'd like to see an innovative linear tracker with a built in,ultra silent pump system for the air. 

I like the DD mag setup. At this level, you shouldn't see belts. Did I see blue lights around the buttons of the control box? I would tell VPI to loose that idea. Another tired aesthetic touch. Sooo 1990's. 
Pass on the matched red anodized control box and phonostage.

The presentation reminds me of the Clearaudio statement.

Armchair analysis over. I'm sure it sounds fabulous. I've heard enough VPI rigs with various carts to say they can play "with the big boys.