First, let me say I have sold and sell Lenco turntables.
The Lenco is a killer at your price point. For about $2k you can have a refurbished, replinthed piece of art that will certainly meet your needs. Easy to use, hassle free and a very easy synergistic match for almost any phono stage.
Easy match because with most plinthed Lencos, you choose which arm and cart you can afford and what will be a good match. Many Lenco owners find the inexpensive Rega 300 to be an excellent arm and a Denon 103 cart to be a wonderful combination.
Later, if you decide to move up to a better arm/cart combo, the sky is the limit since most Lencos come with 2 armboards which are simple to change/replace.
Lenco idler wheel drive allows for stable, steady speed which translates to deep, defined and tuned bass. Overall tonal balance is superb and constant. Unlike belt drive which tends to stretch and slip, the vintage Lenco continues to amaze after 30+ years.
I've had folks sell their Well Tempered, VPI, Rega, Music Hall and Nottingham tables within weeks of hearing how a Lenco can bring vinyl to life.
Go to Lencoheaven.com and continue to research.
Good luck and happy hunting!
The Lenco is a killer at your price point. For about $2k you can have a refurbished, replinthed piece of art that will certainly meet your needs. Easy to use, hassle free and a very easy synergistic match for almost any phono stage.
Easy match because with most plinthed Lencos, you choose which arm and cart you can afford and what will be a good match. Many Lenco owners find the inexpensive Rega 300 to be an excellent arm and a Denon 103 cart to be a wonderful combination.
Later, if you decide to move up to a better arm/cart combo, the sky is the limit since most Lencos come with 2 armboards which are simple to change/replace.
Lenco idler wheel drive allows for stable, steady speed which translates to deep, defined and tuned bass. Overall tonal balance is superb and constant. Unlike belt drive which tends to stretch and slip, the vintage Lenco continues to amaze after 30+ years.
I've had folks sell their Well Tempered, VPI, Rega, Music Hall and Nottingham tables within weeks of hearing how a Lenco can bring vinyl to life.
Go to Lencoheaven.com and continue to research.
Good luck and happy hunting!