Hi stan,
Sorry to learn of your issues but glad for the recoveries you have made.
We are of a similar age so my suggestions should be familiar to you. The choice could come down to the cartridge you'd prefer to use. I'm listing only fully automatic options since I assume cueing may be as important as lift off.
Technics SL-7 or 10 - surprising quality in a compact table with linear tracking, but limited to only plug in cartridges of a limited weight range.
Later Dual models, such as 1219 and 1229 rim drive or 700 series DD. Once basic relube is performed they seem to go on and on, and with very good performance with the right cartridge choice (low mass arms).
Other pivoted arm Technic or Kenwood (resin plinth) models may be good options but I don't have any experience with those.
Sorry to learn of your issues but glad for the recoveries you have made.
We are of a similar age so my suggestions should be familiar to you. The choice could come down to the cartridge you'd prefer to use. I'm listing only fully automatic options since I assume cueing may be as important as lift off.
Technics SL-7 or 10 - surprising quality in a compact table with linear tracking, but limited to only plug in cartridges of a limited weight range.
Later Dual models, such as 1219 and 1229 rim drive or 700 series DD. Once basic relube is performed they seem to go on and on, and with very good performance with the right cartridge choice (low mass arms).
Other pivoted arm Technic or Kenwood (resin plinth) models may be good options but I don't have any experience with those.