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Automatic Tables

I haven't used one in years and have 2 great tables but brain surgrey has destroyed my coordination. Which would you recommend? I use to be a dealer but all the ones I was familiar with are gone. I know I will be taking a hell of a drop from my Linn and Basis but better one you can use then ones you can't.

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lou_setriodes
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Surprisingly several yrs back, I went to an audio show where one room featured great SET tube amps with expensive single driver speakers and very mediocre sources.  I'm talking a sony close n play TT and a 1st gen. Technics cd player and it sounded incredible.

Having said that, I got rid of my Rega Planar 3 a few years ago and went with a fully automatic TT and it sounded great.  It was an old Kenwood with the corian type plinth.  There are a lot of very nice fully automatic tables from the 70's that I wouldn't hesitate to buy.  I'm now just too lazy to get up every 20 minutes with a fully manual TT and like it when it plays on continuously.

fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Thorens TD 145 has Auto-Lift. This is essentially a TD160, but with the vertical auto-lift. So while not fully Automatic, the table has quite a following.
lezdam
31 posts
 
Bang & olefsen 6000 or 8000 with mmc 20 cl cartridge. These are inherently resonant,  a quality isolation device is reccomended. 
coolhunter
52 posts
 
Denon 47F is the way to go.  I presently have two. but have purchased over ten in the past thirty years.  With the Denon 106 cartridge you have great sound and great convenience. Over the years I have given this TT to my kids as a way to get them interested in vinyl.  The 47F's are kid proof, all ages.  They show up on eBay all the time, but you need to only buy if the seller has all the original packing material and boxes.  Best to do a pick up if possible.
czarivey
5,710 posts
 
I'd recommend Pioneer Pl-L1000. If found in great condition with all features working, it's a dream sound compatible with decks upto $4000 worth today.
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