So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?

That TT-81 looks to be a bargain...😃
Then there's this TT-101 which can't seem to find a buyer....?

Was just thinking today (while listening to it) what an incredible performer the TT101 is. It was worth every bit of the aggravation I endured to get it fixed, finally. (Thanks, JP.)
"Catmandude", Probably the best on line moniker I have seen yet. Congrats.

Thanks Uberwaltz and Lewm. 👍

Listening to a little Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd on the Micro Seiki as we speak.  Just beautiful.

I forgot to mention that I have my turntable hooked up to a Schiit Mani phono preamp connected to Rotel pre running into an McIntosh 240.  It's truly a great combo.  I like the Rotel but it's just a placeholder while I save up for a nice McIntosh pre.  

Question for any member that may know.

I am finding that my QL-A7 is auto stopping/ lifting the tonearm a little prematurely for some records.
Now we are talking in the realm of only quarter inch of run off left, so it is albums that are pushing the content envelope per side that are my problem.

So does anyone know how that shut off may be adjusted so the tonearm can travel a little further before game over?

Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd would sound beautiful on any turntable, I suspect.
Uber, if that TT81 includes a 7082 tonearm, I'd say you'd really like it more than your QL-A7.  As to the early lift-off problem, I suggest you go on the internet, Vinyl Engine first of all, and search for an owners manual (if one did not come with your unit) and a service manual.  That's where you have to start.  In my experience, there is no harm done to either the cartridge or the LP, if the stylus sits in the run-out grooves even for a minute or two until you can get off the listening seat and manually lift the tonearm. Thus, automatic lift-off holds no particular appeal for me.