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Is there such a thing as a good analogue turntable

I've read and participated in the forums for some time, but have not seen mention of automatic or semiautomatic turntables, perhaps for good reason. I have reason, though, to find one but do not want to compromise some very good amplification. I once had a B & O lateral tone arm (forget the model number) table, but that broke down after parts were no longer available. Thanks in advance for any help.
jdh9
pbb
1,140 posts
 
No longer made but Harman-Kardon T-60 or T-65 is probably as good as it gets with auto-lift capability. The lift mechanism is optical, I believe, and does not interfere mechanically with the arm. Better than comparable Thorens way back when. What is available new today in auto-lift is pretty thin I would think. Thorens may still be building them. In which case if that feature is a must for you, it could be the answer. I would suggest a manual table with a better arm and trying to find an Audio-Technica lifting device.
jdh9 OP
41 posts
 
I will check on all of the suggestions made. Thanks much for the help.
cwlondon
1,210 posts
 
Yamaha PX-2 linear tracking circa 1980.

Rare, difficult to service (?) but an excellent, fully automatic turntable.
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
Express Machining makes an economical automatic tonearm lifter: refer to this archived thread.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1008626125&read&keyw&zzlift
The Lift can be easily added to many makes & models. It's an easy stick-on installation.
jeffloistarca
1,004 posts
 
Oracle Alexandria is an excellent semi-automatic turntable. If you want one of those add on arm lifters drop me a note. Best, Jeff
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