Some of the auto DDs from the 1970s are quite competent in stock form. I can vouch for the Yamaha PX series (all three OK but PX-2 better than PX-3 by a fair bit IMO; PX-1 quite good but difficult to find outside of Japan), and the PX-2 comes up for sale reasonably often. It is a cinch to use, and given how well it performs, it is very inexpensive. I can also vouch for the Diatone LT-1, and a few of the later full auto Kenwoods (like the KP-1100 and the KP-9010), which are in my mind screaming bargains if you can get the full set-up in good condition.
Love the system BTW...
Love the system BTW...