I went from an Oracle Delphi MK-III to a Linn LP12 and when I couldn't keep up with all those LP12 upgrades ($$$), I decided to go for a simple yet reliable setup and got the Rega RP6.
After auditioning a Brinkmann Bardo, I was really impressed and traded in my RP6 for the Bardo.
It's configured with the Origin Live Encounter MK3c tonearm and EMT TSD15 SFL MC cart.