I would think the Linn is a no-brainer because it would likely be sellable for around the same amount if you were less than satisfied.
I had a similar opportunity around 1993. I had been using a Rega 3 and was generally happy but still wanted a serious TT the likes of which I couldn’t afford. One day, my favorite salesman at CSA Audio in NJ called me and told me to get there now. He has a pre-owned Linn LP 12 that was being traded in for a newer shiner TT. It was basically unused for the 2 years he owned it. They wanted $900 and the LP12 TT’s at that time we’re going for >$3K. One of the best purchases I ever made for my system. A different league from the R3. Everything on the Linn works as it did 30 years ago. I know there have been many upgrade possibilities since then (this was pre-Lingo). But my biggest problem has been getting my digital playback to come close to the pleasure I get from my Linn, I’ve spent way more on my digital playback which appears to be a bottomless pit for spending money.