I have a LAB-440 which I think sounds great. I'm running it with a JVC R-X44 (slight upgrade from the R-X40 in my signature) with Pioneer S-BS22-LR speakers and Ortofon Super OM10. I'm happy with my setup and it meets my listening needs.
Soon to be 64, grew up with vinyl and currently have a collection of +500 albums. Would have more but the wife insists I have acceptable storage, i.e. a cabinet to hide them. I'm working on my next cabinet for vinyl storage.