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Good automatic TT's

Hello,
I'd appreciate suggestions for a good used automatic TT. I'm very happy with my reference table but sometimes I like to listen without the need to jump up at the end of an LP to prevent damage to an expensive stylus. Auto cueing would be good too for when the hand gets shaky from mind altering substances.
I had a JVC Q5F and it was OK with a record clamp and Ortofon MC-5. I see some Denons (47 and 59F,s) and even some B&O's in the $200-500 range. Any experience with these in terms of reasonable sound or just always listen sober?
stevemarlowe
stevemarlowe OP
6 posts
 
Thanks for all the great suggestions (except staying sober and listening to CD's ;)). My Maplenoll Ariadne Signature has no cueing arm and you want all your wits about you when you get the air-bearing tone arm, oil-filled trough and 50 lb platter going. Maybe I need a "designated driver" to take responsibility for the TT but that would take some of the fun out of it. BTW matching wines or whiskies to music is a lot of fun - but I digress. Any other auto TT candidates out there?
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Lift at end:
Dual CS5000 or CS7000
Denon models over "4" like DP47 or DP59L
Technics 12000 MkII
Thorens?? good, but I know nothing about them.
other mid level Duals are very very popular.
Yamaha P2
The Sony mention before
pbb
1,135 posts
 
Why not simply try to find an Audio-Technica lifter or something similar to avoid sprinting to the tt?
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
The Technics straight line tracking tables, I think they were the SL line, were surprisingly good. The SL 15 was the top end but the SL 10 would probably be the best used. They used P mount and there use to be some good cartridges available for them. They were quite small and , I thought , very good looking. Stan
don_francis
4 posts
 
For such a great mid-fi belt-drive turntable, the 80s-era Harman Kardon T60 seems to be often overlooked. I have two of them, one with a Shure V15vmr, the other with a Grado Gold. The T60 looks and feels substantial, seems to be very well made, has a great arm, adjustable pitch, is an excellent performer, and allows the use of any interconnect cables. Its auto lift feature is selectable and works well. It also includes a record weight. Its clean and simple appearance still looks good today.
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