[sabes]

i've got a buddy who just acquired a pretty nice vinyl library, but insists he really wants a quality turntable with auto-return feature. suggestions/thoughts?

[Wayner]

Vintage Sony tables, like the PS-X5, X6 or X7 are besides fully or semi-automatic (at the flip of a switch) are also excellent DD turntables.

Technics also has some vintage DD tables with this feature like the SL-Q2.

Thorens is another brand that has these type of features, and they can be bought new. There are others as well from JVC, Denon, ADC.

Wayner

[sabes]

that's real helpful, Wayner - thanks!

[DaveyW]

I know Wayner's got his own angle on these 

But I'm still very happy running a Dual 1219 as a 2nd deck

One of the more respected versions I believe and possibly something to consider if you're after something a little more retro



Fully Auto - Flick a switch and off it goes (and returns)
33/45/78 RPM
7/10/12"

and, if you're feeling really nostalgic (and brave  ) - stacking



Possibly another option?

Cheers
Dave

[sabes]

nice pix! and a little easier to find, i think.

[Mitsuman]

If you can find one of these, or the DP-EC2 ( I have 2 of them  ) you won't be disappointed. 

[Russell Dawkins]

Some of the up-market Bang & Olufsens are nice, as well as the Philips GA 212 which lifts and shuts off at the end but does not return, which I think is a good compromise - preferable, in fact.

[trackball02]

Are there any new TTs made with either auto-return or auto-lift and shut off?

[Delta Wave]

The Luxman PD277 is very nice and has a fantastic 10" straight Micro Seiki arm. The auto mechanism is optical and is decoupled from the arm.

[michaelhigh]

Some of the up-market Bang & Olufsens are nice, as well as the Philips GA 212 which lifts and shuts off at the end but does not return, which I think is a good compromise - preferable, in fact.

I have the GA-312, I echo the sentiment here. Very accurate vinyl reproduction, clean, stylish, aesthetically pleasing in every way. I like!

[orthobiz]

Davey, that stacked record picture always gets to me!

Paul

[orthobiz]

The Luxman PD277 is very nice and has a fantastic 10" straight Micro Seiki arm. The auto mechanism is optical and is decoupled from the arm.

+1
The TT has two motors, one for the arm and one for the platter. I fixed one recently, the arm was frozen and responded to removing the base and moving the gears a bit. Also had to construct a new counterweight for the anti-skate. Wayner would have been proud!

Paul

[midfi]

I know Wayner's got his own angle on these 

But I'm still very happy running a Dual 1219 as a 2nd deck

One of the more respected versions I believe and possibly something to consider if you're after something a little more retro



Fully Auto - Flick a switch and off it goes (and returns)
33/45/78 RPM
7/10/12"

and, if you're feeling really nostalgic (and brave  ) - stacking



Possibly another option?

Cheers
Dave

yup, here's another option 

a 721 (late), fully automatic and super quiet. In full disclosure I have a 1219 as well that I love dearly and is a very good option.  The pop up on "da Bay" every now and then but they (as well as the 701/721) are starting to get pricey.  Bill Neumann sells them worked over and ready to go shipped to your doorstep. (in full disclosure I have no connection in any way shape or form with FixMyDual)    If you can snag a Pioneer PL-530 and up you'd be good to go as well.  The Real Marantz and Kenwood full auto's are getting stratospheric in price as of late.

[2 channel man]

I actually prefer a auto lift like my Denon DP59L , lifts the arm shuts off the motor 

This isnt my unit but it is a DP59L
 

[doug s.]

i've got a buddy who just acquired a pretty nice vinyl library, but insists he really wants a quality turntable with auto-return feature. suggestions/thoughts?

just get a tonearm auto-lift, and install it on a manual deck:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280774146625


http://www.ebay.com/itm/360409562738


http://www.ebay.com/itm/280775711150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120810779973


there was also one called "the lifter", made by expressimo, (nla new), that also comes up f/s every so often.


not sure if this one is awailable, maybe new?  the others are wintage, but i have 'em, and they work great:
http://www.nme.com/awards/video/id/UeQYPlFSNYs

also, if you are handy, you can diy for next to no cost:
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/65/655061.html


doug s.

[Delta Wave]

+1
The TT has two motors, one for the arm and one for the platter. I fixed one recently, the arm was frozen and responded to removing the base and moving the gears a bit. Also had to construct a new counterweight for the anti-skate. Wayner would have been proud!

Paul

I have one in my workshop sans the arm, I put it on an old Mission 775s I acquired. But I'm getting ready to make a solid plinth for it and actually get rid of all of the auto functions, the speed has always been dead on. I love the quality that was put into the old Luxman/Micro Seiki stuff. Besides the fact they look so cool.

[madog99]

Denon makes a new table that is auto return that gets some good reviews and is under $500. Not the end all of tables but it is new so should have no worries for a long time .