Automatic Cueing and Automatic Return


I noticed that upper end turntables don’t have auto return. I suspect that this is due to a perceived sound quality loss. Is this true? What damage is done when my thousand dollar stylus rubs against the record label if and when I doze off after drifting into musical bliss? I look forward to any and all input and/or suggestions.
Thank you.
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Showing 1 response by mapman

Drives me crazy that most tables do not have a simple way to automatically lift the arm at records end!

I put a $15 surface mount auto arm lift gadget from Thorens on my Linn manual table when I bought it over 20 years ago and it works every time (see it in the photo of the Linn on my system page).

Not sure what gadgets like it might be available these days but it is more than worth its weight in gold!