Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands


I do realize my Pioneer pl600 is the weak in my audio chain. I currently use an ortofon 2m bronze. Considering an upgrade to a Hana mL cartridge. I fear that much more cartridge than that would outstrip my turntable’s ability, at least to be worth the additional cost.

Regarding my hands, I am 49 and have essential tremors (different than Parkinsons). For me to continue with vinyl, I fear that an automatic turntable is what I need

Regarding my other electronics, I have a gold note ds10+ and a ph10. preamp and 211s amp is new audio frontiers. Speakers are the wolf von Langa son, all on a Beaudioful rack

 

So I feel that the rest of my system is able to handle an analog/turntable upgrade. Given my physical limitations, is there something I am missing? For what it’s worth, I have a spare silver pl600 that is at least parts worthy

 

I don’t do all vinyl. I stream a lot. But I do enjoy listening to my albums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I have one of these SL-J33 Technics Compact Linear Tracking Turntables. Quartz Lock Direct Drive. Programmable.

Hit start, it automatically scans the lp, finds the tracks (corresponding front lights light up).

arm returns to start position, waiting for you to simply press start for entire lp; or press front buttons of desired tracks, then press start, it will play only those tracks.

When finished, it automatically returns to start position.

It uses P mount Cartridges. I replaced mine with a linear contact stylus P mount. One side screw, pull it out, push replacement in, re-fasten side screw. No other adjustments needed, P mount cartridges all are the same weight

You may think it's a lightweight (it surely is and small easy to fit), however, it sounds terrific, in my system, and I loaned it to 3 audiophile friends (while their TT's were in for work), and all 3 were quite surprised by it's sound.

here's a nice one on ebay

 

Notice the ground: original cord had integral ground wire with the pin end to insert.

The ground wires are typically available on ebay, here's an example, just to see, it might not be the correct end.

I can find the correct one by matching mine if interested.

 

Sony made several variations of Front Loading Turntables (drawer pops out, place LP, close drawer, press start, auto return.

Also P mount, and advanced stylus shape cartridges are available.

Mine, different model number, has a Shibata I found.

Advantage: you can stack it (allows me to keep more equipment in that system).

Same as the Technics, surprisingly sounds terrific

 

@dekay that is why I am being so picky with a new turntable or a new refurbished turntable or whatever I decide to go with. I realize not everything can be based on specs, but the specs on my turntable beats the heck out of most other turntables costing a lot more money. And I have the benefit of having a second one that has almost all of the parts if anything went wrong. I just didn't want to completely ignore the thought of there being a better turntable that still was able to handle the issues that I had. And yes I thought it was funny, I only have a "few" albums compared to others 

 

Very nice looking turntable

 

Just thinking about what I am capable of doing and what I have issues with..I can raise and lower the tonearm using a cue lever. I just have trouble controlling the lateral movements.