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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
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
I have a 1980 vintage Sony PS-X800, which is linear tracking with biotracer (servo controlled) arm, and it works to perfection, audiowise and functionally. The X800 is rare and expensive used, but similar Sony linear tracking tables without the biotracer arm are common on E-Bay.

Of course the most practical solution would be to play a CD. When you are two sheets to the wind you probably can't hear the vinyl magic anyway.
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lolo
122 posts
 
Sounds like you don't need a changer or replay feature. So the perfect choice would be a DUAL CS 5000 stops & lifts at end and has cue lever. 3 spd. Around 300-400 Look here,
Audioweb or ebay for one. Denons are nice too but not as reliable. Good Luck finding a good one
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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