Well, I have had the Linn Axis for about 10 years and I am pretty happy with it. A few days ago I saw a brand new (still wrap in the boxes) Linn LP12 with Cirkus bearing, Lingo power supply and Akito II tonearm for $1,800 at a garage sale. I thought that was a great deal and I couldn't pass up on it so I bought it. Since I don't have a cartridge for it, I am asking for recommendation on the cartridge. This is my first venture into the LP12 world. I've heard that the difference between the Axis and LP12 is day and night.