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Good automatic TT's

Hello,
I'd appreciate suggestions for a good used automatic TT. I'm very happy with my reference table but sometimes I like to listen without the need to jump up at the end of an LP to prevent damage to an expensive stylus. Auto cueing would be good too for when the hand gets shaky from mind altering substances.
I had a JVC Q5F and it was OK with a record clamp and Ortofon MC-5. I see some Denons (47 and 59F,s) and even some B&O's in the $200-500 range. Any experience with these in terms of reasonable sound or just always listen sober?
stevemarlowe

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dougdeacon
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My old HK/Rabco ST-8 was actually pretty foolproof, believe it or not. A linear arm is easy for shaky eyes to align with the leadin groove and it had auto-lift at the end. Put a good, high compliance cartridge on one and it would never harm a record.

For your special purposes, its speed stability would, um, help you believe that special drink is working even better than you expected! The HK motor would rumble, really, which worked well on certain kinds of music!
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