Good Semi-automatic Turntables ?


Pardon my ignorance, but are there any good quality semiautomatic turntables available new these days?
I am in the market for a new turntable in the <$1200 range, but would rather have the motor shut off, (and ideally have the arm lift) after the record is finished. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Rick.
razaroff

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Actually, I currently have a Bang & Olufsen TX-2, which is a reasonable fully automatic, tangential tracking table which was their top of the line in the mid-80's. Unfortunately, this table requires the B&O MMC-series styluses, and B&O does not make them any longer, and for this reason the good ones cost >$300 for a new one (the MMC3 linear cut at least). And my cantilever just broke!!!
I was hoping to avoid buying a used/refurb turntable, in favor of something new, but auto-lift at the end of the record is really a must...

Please, someone give me some Good News here!