I have had good service from some of the less expensive Micro Seiki tables from the late 70s. [Couldn't afford the more expensive MS tables at the time as a working college kid].
In fact, I use a DD35 (vintage '79) I purchased new and it continues to work flawlessly. It's in my 2nd system. Last year I installed a new Grado cart ($150). Sounds quite good. Teamed up with JBL L65 speakers from the same era. I see the Micro Seiki tables offered from time at a very good price point (low risk purchase) from to time on various web sites.
One thing for certain, I've never used the "record drop" to play discs in succession. Thank goodness.
In fact, I use a DD35 (vintage '79) I purchased new and it continues to work flawlessly. It's in my 2nd system. Last year I installed a new Grado cart ($150). Sounds quite good. Teamed up with JBL L65 speakers from the same era. I see the Micro Seiki tables offered from time at a very good price point (low risk purchase) from to time on various web sites.
One thing for certain, I've never used the "record drop" to play discs in succession. Thank goodness.