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.
razaroff
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
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.
I went looking for one in the mid-90s, and the only ones I came across were Dual (which had just simply terrible speed regulation) and Thorens, which didn't always shut off, though that might have been fixed with a simple adjustment. I figured I might as well get used to getting up at the end of the side. Take a look at what Thorens offers today.

Technics makes the best mass-market table around. It's the only thing a non-audiophile should consider, but as it costs about a tenth of your budget, I suspect you won't be satisfied with it.
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