Automatic mechanisms are costly and can degrade sound with their relative complexity. Recommend saving a little longer for the Pioneer PLX1000.
Turntables
I am interested in buying a new Audio Technica LP120XUSB turntable - list price $349.00. Direct drive - manual. I prefer an automatic but it seems the only automatic turntables they sell are belt drive. Can anybody tell me if this is true, and why? I am also open to recommendations other than the AT if we don't exceed the price range by too much. Thank you