Thorens builds some excellent semi-automatic turntables. In the 1980's, I had a TD-126 Mk3 and thought it offered very good performance. I don't know which specific Thorens model to suggest to you, but their build quality has remained very high (good ole Swiss standards...), so find the model that suits your needs and give it a try.
Is there such a thing as a good analogue turntable
I've read and participated in the forums for some time, but have not seen mention of automatic or semiautomatic turntables, perhaps for good reason. I have reason, though, to find one but do not want to compromise some very good amplification. I once had a B & O lateral tone arm (forget the model number) table, but that broke down after parts were no longer available. Thanks in advance for any help.