Recommendations for auto or semi auto turntable

the new dual 455 and 505 rules. it it with most of the entry level veg-o-matic style tables, and some that are beyond reason as well. auto shut off or lift is still the single greatest feature on a turntable.

Some of the auto DDs from the 1970s are quite competent in stock form. I can vouch for the Yamaha PX series (all three OK but PX-2 better than PX-3 by a fair bit IMO; PX-1 quite good but difficult to find outside of Japan), and the PX-2 comes up for sale reasonably often. It is a cinch to use, and given how well it performs, it is very inexpensive. I can also vouch for the Diatone LT-1, and a few of the later full auto Kenwoods (like the KP-1100 and the KP-9010), which are in my mind screaming bargains if you can get the full set-up in good condition.

Love the system BTW...

T_bone

And I've admired yours as well. Drop by for a listen;-)

We have a Sony PX-X70 that, while decidedly mid fi, gets the job done. I'll look around for a PX also. I was hoping to discover something very good from the board although I'm not sure anyone ever made a great auto.