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Good automatic TT's

Hello,
I'd appreciate suggestions for a good used automatic TT. I'm very happy with my reference table but sometimes I like to listen without the need to jump up at the end of an LP to prevent damage to an expensive stylus. Auto cueing would be good too for when the hand gets shaky from mind altering substances.
I had a JVC Q5F and it was OK with a record clamp and Ortofon MC-5. I see some Denons (47 and 59F,s) and even some B&O's in the $200-500 range. Any experience with these in terms of reasonable sound or just always listen sober?
stevemarlowe
stevemarlowe OP
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Wow! More great suggestions. There's a B&O 4004 on ebay but others must know its value as the price is quite high.
I like the idea of small and simple. "Martinis and music" night or better still "Vodka and vinyl" - I can hear the music and feel the ice cold shaker......
cwlondon
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Circa 1980 Yamaha PX-2 occasionally appear used for
< $500.00.

Very cool, well made turntable, linear tracking and fully automatic - perfect for mind altered listening sessions and quite good sounding. Class A in its day (?) which included many good turntables, Linn Sondek, Oracle etc.

The only difficulty might be service or perhaps parts if the linear tracking belt needed replacement or something so you could call ahead to Yamaha first.

Otherwise, the little auto lifters would be find.

I just never liked passing out and having my tweaky belt drive turntable spinning all night.....

Good luck.
stevemarlowe OP
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Thanks! I'll look for one. I picked up a good tip on another thread - use a front load CD drawer as a drink holder while changing records.
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