Turntable Decision


So, I want to try a spring isolated turntable. Considering a SOTA Sapphire, Michell Gyro SE or Orbe, or used Linn Sondek LP12 (90's edition). Will be in one of two systems: Herron phono pre-Conrad Johnson pre- Pass amp - B&W speakers; or Parasound Halo JC3+ phono pre, Raven Osprey integrated, Harbeth speakers.

Thoughts based on real life experience?

Thanks.

    -GAR
gareents
SOTA.  And don't skimp on the arm.  The Jelco TK-850 series of arms is excellent, but I think Jelco might have closed up shop. 

Use the Herron system.  The other system can't make up for the superiority of the Herron phono stage.
Was using a Vertere Phono1, replaced it with the JC-3+   Big improvement in sound overall.  
Having owned a LinnLP12 and an Oracle …. Might I suggest an Oracle Delphi if you want a suspended deck . Sonically much better than gyrodek or SOTA in my opinion
I would love to upgrade from my Rega Planar 3 but some of these prices are way out of my price range! Can someone recommend an affordable plate that coexists with my Denon AVR2700 with an Marantz 8005 powering my LF B&W 601 and center Kef with the surrounds being paradigms? 
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