What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$

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.

I have never seen a 147 but will check it out. I have been seeing a lot of luxman tables on the bay. As for the sl 1700mk2, it sounds like you have a deal. I wonder if it sounds better then my project 1.2, which I am planning on replacing with the best semi I can find. Thanks for the responses so far, and please keep them coming as I need help with this decision.

i have a thorens 145..don't use it anymore. i'm pretty sure it's autolift..not auto-return. and i've read that if u change arms, u lose the auto-lift function.