SME 3009 II w/ Linn Sondek

I had my hands on a 707 recently, but sent it back as it was missing a part. Would a 707 be an upgrade to a Basik
LV-X? If Im not mistaken, I think that the Grace requires a fairly high compliance cart?

I'll avoid the SME - thanks for the info! - but am considering an Ittok, Rega variant or a Hadcock.

My only fear with the Grace 707 is the headshell. I don't know if they are easily replaceable. Perhaps the 747 is better in this department?

One of the Rega variants seems like a good way to go and would most likely perform well on a number of TT's other than just the Linn.

I am also considering a unipivot-type although I have no experience with them.