I started with a Dual I believe it was a CS 5000 or similar all wood plinth table with rounded edges,
from there it was a series of Oracle Delphi's I think I had 3-4 mk1over the years and a Mk4 the most resent last year.
I recently build a Garrard 301 system with a custom plinth and a Jelco 12" arm and a VdH MC10 low out put MC cart and i'm very happy.
You can see pics on my profile