Good Semi-Automatic Turntable

I recently picked up a Thorens TD320 on ebay for $199 + shipping. Its sound is extraordinary and it has auto-lift and shut-off.

Look for an AR-XA and install a Lifter. Trouble free ,built like a tank, heavy platter, great arm, quiet, reliable and can be modified easily- A NO BRAINER. Under $100. When and if you wear it out, toss it and get another one. There really aren't any semis I would recommend.

You can probably find a decent Dual for under $100.

Oracle Alexandria, I really doubt there's any other that compete under $1000. $600 should get you an Alexandria, invest in the pickup of your choice. No, mine's not for sale!

Dual made some good TT like that. Maybe a CS 505 would do the trick for you.

Yep. No problem. Goes right on.

Tom, just curious, would the "Lifter" work on the configuration of a Teres (for my own use)?

An older Harmon Kardon T-60 would be a good choice.

But there are several auto-lifting mechanisms available that can be added to almost any manual turntable for about $40 brand new. The Expressimo Audio "Lifter" is one of them.
It is user installed in about a minute or two, with a self-stick feature, that adheres to the plinth. That opens up the TT selection to just about anything in his price range.