While theoretically better, I am not capable of hearing the difference of my carefully aligned pivoted arm and a linear arm. Features are often significantly different.
I had a Pioneer, programmable, stackable drawer type, like this
https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Vtg-Pioneer-PL-V70-Linear-Tracking-Drawer-Loading-Programmable-Turn...I have used 3 compact Technics Linear Tracking TT, here’s one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Technics-SL-7-Linear-Tracking-Turntable-Refurbished-Top-to-Bottom-Read-Desc...this one is programmable, great fun in the days of making cassettes from specific LP tracks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Technics-SL-J3-Quartz-Direct-Drive-Linear-Tracking-Turntable-Serviced/11469...often the compact size/arm mechanism limits it to the P mount Cartridges. Adapters 1/2"/P mount exist but may not fit.
I lucked into this Vertical Linear TT which has conventional and removable headshell. You can use essentially any cartridge (within compliance guidelines)
https://audio-database.com/MITSUBISHI-DIATONE/player/lt-5v-e.htmlA lot of these combine auto drop/auto lift/auto return.
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If Direct Drive, verify it is the preferred 'Quartz Locked' version.