linn axis vs pro-ject debut III


hello,
I am planning to add turntable in my system and debating between these two:

- late 80's linn axis with Linn Basik LV X tonearm, a Linn K9 stylus and the 45 adapter for $340. the guy hasn't use it for 8 yrs or so.

- pro-ject debut III for $399

pros with the Linn: very well established TT maker and i heard very good things about the linn axis
cons with the Linn: the cartridge and stylus are discontinued, so it's gonna be hard and expensive to maintain

pros with the pro-ject: very well known entry level TT from what i have read and heard.
cons: I don't know how this one compares with the Linn.

If anybody in the forum has experiences with any of these two. please give some input and suggestions of what should i get.
thank you
dr_brutallica

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thank you Tpreaves,
I'm leaning towards the linn axis. I was thinking to get an Audio Technica AT440ML for the cart. Has anyone done that to linn basic tonearm? does it sound right?
update: got a mint condition Linn Axis. does not regret it one bit. the wood is sexy and the sound is waaay better than my rega cd player