I bought an LP12 ca. 1987, after using a Thorens TD126 Mk II for some years. The LP12 fell into disrepair and wasn't used for a long time. Then I got a Rega RP3 in 2010, a Clearaudio Ovation in 2011 and a Clearaudio Innovation in 2023. On the last upgrade I got two 12" tonearms for it.
I might upgrade the Innovation to a Master Innovation this year, depending on some things I expect to happen.