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Good Semi-automatic Turntables ?

Pardon my ignorance, but are there any good quality semiautomatic turntables available new these days?
I am in the market for a new turntable in the <$1200 range, but would rather have the motor shut off, (and ideally have the arm lift) after the record is finished. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Rick.
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gregadd
574 posts
 
somebody is pushing technics on this site.
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muzikat
887 posts
 
Thorens currently makes a couple of models. Do a google search, I think either Music Direct, Audio Advisor, or Acoustic Sounds sells Thorens.
bignerd100
515 posts
 
THorens
Old Denon

Once upon a time there was a spring loaded/tension type mechanism that you could attach to any table and when the arm reached the end of the record it would trip the gadget and lift the arm. I asked a TT rep if they could make something like that and he said "sure, but we won't." It's not what audiophiles want according to the rep. Apparently they don't care what the consumer wants.

Good luck!
reylon
47 posts
 
The Thorens TD-145 is cute and sounds quite decent.I had one for 15 years ,that saw heavy use without the slightest problem.Raanan
aitchnu
21 posts
 
You might be interested in this:

http://www.soundscapehifi.com/expressimo.htm#LIFT

It takes a bit of tweaking but it does work well. It can't turn off the motor, though! Good luck in your search.
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