Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands

@wvl , The PH 10 is a fine phonostage. If you really want to go moving coil I suggest you go for a Lyra Delos. If you lean towards rock and jazz you probably would be happier with the 2M LVB. To get a moving coil that dynamic you would have to spend a lot more money. 

I am not a big fan of step up transformers. But, that is a different topic.

Delos owner….couple now… know lots of other Delos and Lyra owners….. it would  NOT be on my short list for your needs which include dealing w occasional ( we and you hope ) mishap , retaining the emotional and historical relationship w your current TT and the modest but important to you collection of records…  

Where you did get partially good advice, strongly agree w field or dealer replaced stylus assembly vs. ship to Japan and ?  For the factuality challenged, my Lyra dealer has a few Delos in Japan, has for awhile and the current exchange dead for new is $1,350 and tax.

I can assure you after countless hours listening to various Ortofons, a Bronze is better , way better than the 2 above it….. IF they are not setup perfectly…..

Just my $.02……

PS most nites half the year , i play music with my Dads 1961 amp….. i get your connection….my free advice…don’t let that slip away….

I have one of these SL-J33 Technics Compact Linear Tracking Turntables. Quartz Lock Direct Drive. Programmable.

Hit start, it automatically scans the lp, finds the tracks (corresponding front lights light up).

arm returns to start position, waiting for you to simply press start for entire lp; or press front buttons of desired tracks, then press start, it will play only those tracks.

When finished, it automatically returns to start position.

It uses P mount Cartridges. I replaced mine with a linear contact stylus P mount. One side screw, pull it out, push replacement in, re-fasten side screw. No other adjustments needed, P mount cartridges all are the same weight

You may think it's a lightweight (it surely is and small easy to fit), however, it sounds terrific, in my system, and I loaned it to 3 audiophile friends (while their TT's were in for work), and all 3 were quite surprised by it's sound.

here's a nice one on ebay

Notice the ground: original cord had integral ground wire with the pin end to insert.

The ground wires are typically available on ebay, here's an example, just to see, it might not be the correct end.

I can find the correct one by matching mine if interested.

Sony made several variations of Front Loading Turntables (drawer pops out, place LP, close drawer, press start, auto return.

Also P mount, and advanced stylus shape cartridges are available.

Mine, different model number, has a Shibata I found.

Advantage: you can stack it (allows me to keep more equipment in that system).

Same as the Technics, surprisingly sounds terrific

@dekay that is why I am being so picky with a new turntable or a new refurbished turntable or whatever I decide to go with. I realize not everything can be based on specs, but the specs on my turntable beats the heck out of most other turntables costing a lot more money. And I have the benefit of having a second one that has almost all of the parts if anything went wrong. I just didn't want to completely ignore the thought of there being a better turntable that still was able to handle the issues that I had. And yes I thought it was funny, I only have a "few" albums compared to others