Choose between Simon Yorke S9 or transroto Zet1

Soundimage, yes, getting the right table is difficult, and the more you are prepared to pay the more difficult it actually becomes. Just in case you haven't thought of it, some people like TW Acustics tables. I am not familiar with them. It's a German firm too, I guess. Also, though it is probably not at the level of Simon Yorke, and again I haven't audition it, but what some say about Fletcher Audio Omega Point Five table and Zero arm catches my attention. It is designed by late Tom Fletcher, the founder of Nottingham Analogue. But I don't think it is available in the US though can be bought from England hopefully with the correct voltage for the motor. It is getting popular in Europe. The price there including VAT is about $10k for table and arm. Next time I am in Europe I will certainly try to listen to it.

I agree about the Brinkmann recommendation but look at the Bardo. It is a direct/magnetic drive and costs about half of the Balance. Great table

I have a Transrotor Fat Bob and am quite pleased with it. The Zeta 1 you mention does not use the magnetic bearing however, and I wonder whether it could achieve the same level of quietness as the Fat Bob. Looks cool though.