Is a Linn Sondek LP12/Lingo/Ekos with a Cirkus update, the last turntable I’ll ever buy?

@photomax +1.  Unfortunately, like many threads about the LP12, there are always a lot of folks who have no issue with posting--total nonsense! Doesn't stop them from putting their 2 cents in nonetheless.

As the originator of this thread, I’d like to inform everyone that I did purchase an LP-12 for $2300,00. My friend came over with the Linn and we played the same albums on the Marantz tt15 and the Linn, with the Hana SL cartridge. The difference in bass, warmth and detail was obvious. Except for the Technics, no one else really came up with viable alternative for $2300.00. I’m thinking of buying a Techncs in the future for my Denon DL103.
I’ve playing Albums continuously, since.
Thanks for everyone’s comments. I’d also be interested in Learning about successful Linn upgrades.

@coachpoconnor  Good to hear that you acquired a nice Linn LP12.
As to upgrades, the next upgrade for your table would be the bearing, going from the Cirkus to the new Karousel. The bearing is probably the most important part of the TT.

@coachpoconnor
You should head over to the Linn Club on the HiFIWigWam forum, which is a UK centric audiophile forum. Linn closed down their own active forum so most folks are over there now. This is the best place to learn and share all things Linn, including the LP12.

Start here: https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/forum/145-turntables-record-players-linn-sondek-lp12/

I can tell you that the Denon 103 sounds fantastic on the 1200G.  shockingly good.  you have a good plan there.