What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$

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audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 06-21-2008 at 12:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Occasionally you'll see a Yamaha YP-701 for sale here; they sell for well under $1000 and the tonearm is better than any Dual, old or new. Jump on one if you can.
lumendog OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 06-21-2008 at 08:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Has anyone ever used a thorens 145. I have Heard they have a return function, and I could possibly use a better tonearm?
jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 06-22-2008 at 02:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the 147 has a nice arm and great build, and the auto lift and shut off is the greatest.
t_bone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,182 posts 06-22-2008 at 03:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I like the Yamaha PX-2.
rccc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 216 posts 06-22-2008 at 03:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just picked up a Technics sl 1700mk2 for $49. on ebay. Put in a $4. cueing belt and have been listening slack jawed. The arm was the biggest suprise being a great match with several of my cartridges.There are many great choices with used semi and fully automatic tables the key will be matching cartridge to arm.