Best Fully Automatic TT

I use a Thorens armlifter on myLinn Axis and it has worked like a charm for over 20 years.

technically, fully automatic turntables automatically cue the tonearm to start and stop playback and turn the motor on/off. An armlift is a step towards what used to be referred to as semi -automatic, meaning the tonearm is lifted but not returned to the stand and the motor is left running.

All the good automatic turntables are going to be used. Not many manufacturers are doing semi or automatic turntables these days. Denon has one out for $300.00 or so. The better deal will be used.

I have the Thorens lifter also-works great. They need to start making it again. It's the best I've tried.

What about the obvious solution - a B&O 4002 or other B&O?

This is a no brainer for me. All you need is a JVC QLY5F quartz digital drive. They're commonly found. I've got several of these, in addition to having a traditional high end setup. Why several, because they're engineering marvels to those of us who've sampled them, in addition to delivering the analog goods. Best tonearm, platter, and low resonance design out of the 80's bar none. I also own a JVC QLY3 and a JVC QLY7, the latter widely known as one of JVC's best ever tables ever designed. It's not easy storing all these tables, but they're priceless works of art thus I've had to make room in my modestly sized listening room to accommodate them. These are hi grade performance players that will stand up to many a high priced table of today.