I am not as quick and agile as I once was ! Soooo , I would like to find an audiophile grade tt with the automatic return arm . I do not want to delve into the vintage realm . Is something like this currently manufactured ?
Denon made a pretty good auto arm on a direct drive TT... and I saw some for sale recently. Any direct drive table needs to go on a good isolating platform
The later automatic turntables did not effect SQ in any way. The motor started the movement of the tonearm and then disengaged until a photocell was activated for it to turn on and move the arm back to the starting position. At some point it was deemed "not hi-fi" and was dropped, saving manufacturers money.
I am currently using a Yamaha PX-2 Turntable at home. It is automatic and that way, some of my family members feel comfortable playing records. It also is an excellent performer with linear tracking. I am using a Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge in it. Sounds great! Disclaimer - I am a VPI dealer.
The biggest lie in audio, in the 50 years I've been around it, is that Japanese DD tables were somehow inferior. Truth is nobody else had the expertise to build them. The best from Yamaha, Sony or Pioneer will still smoke most. Dislaimer-I use a Pro-ject Perspective 'cus I couldn't find a good Jap when I needed a new TT.
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