It would be nice to know what are the main decision factors. Price? Performance? Something else?

An IC-7200 is probably a good price/performance compromise for the average ragchewer, and entry level DX chaser. It's also a good choice for the average ham who has a basic outdoor antenna (BTV vertical, or G5RV at 35 feet).

If the antenna is a standard tri-bander at 50 feet (or better), or several wires up 50 feet or better, I might suggest the Kenwood TS-590. This would be a good choice for a mid level DX chaser as well.

Then there are things like SteppIRs, rhombics, TH-DX11s, etc. Then you can start talking about blowing big wads of cash.

Just my thoughts.