The turntable is fully automatic. It works like it should. The cartridge is a sought after Signet 5Ea with matching stylus. Through my 10x jewelers loop the stylus looks very good, but I'm no expert. It sounds fantastic. No disappointments here. Please check the pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The dust cover is missing the hinges. Its cloudy, but there aren't any cracks. The turntable is missing the right rear foot. I placed a piece of blue rubber mat under the table, it worked fine. The belt is in good condition. Buy with confidence. Check my feedback. I ship FedEx only. No international shipping. I do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. No exceptions. It will be packed carefully and shipped quickly. Thanks for looking.