Above the Rega P3, as a number of posters have suggested, Clearaudio and Technics are very strong performers in the middle of the market. The Technics has great drive and pace. The comparable Clearaudios are more refined tonally.
As regards Linn, the Majik entry level version uses a Clearaudio tonearm. If thinking Linn, I would try to A/B the Linn against a comparable priced Clearaudio or other non suspended subchassis turntable.