High-end TT setup with phono stage built in

essrand, that is a rabbit hole I don't think you want to go down given your state preference for simplicity. The T+A G2000 or the SME Synergy are significantly better and will be way less problematic. Turntables are delicate devices. Worse, they tend to weight a lot. It does not take much of a blow to damage a main bearing and these vintage tables have been bounced around god knows how many times. Even if you rebuild them idler wheel drives wear quickly producing unacceptable rumble levels. There is a reason we do not build them any more.  

@mijostyn Problem is that I have yet to meet anyone who has heard either of these two plug-play high end tables.
Based on that and the responses on this forum, I guess I am in the minority of people who would like an high-end plug-n-play analog system.

That is correct essrand, it is an unusual request. SME in particular makes 1st class products and you pay for it. The T+A is somewhat more of a risk. I can't imagine that you would not be thrilled with the SME. I have owned several of their products and have always been pleased. 

It may take effort to acquire a well sorted vintage EMT but they excellent. They also will continue to rise in value...

@essrand 

I own both a 938 and a 948 in very clean condition. No problems at all. EMT turntables are made to last a lifetime. To find one in North America just takes patience. Or they are common to find in Europe. Both these models including the 950 have a switch to operate in all countries A/C.