Is power cord upgrade worthwhile on Lenco L75

I agree with Thorman. I have always felt that a good quality hard-wired cord is to be preferred over a megabuck power cord that is connected via IEC. In my unit, I use XLO power cord, available by the foot from M Percy; it's hard-wired.

A motor controller designed for the Lenco motor is a much better way to spend your bucks. There are none made that suit the Lenco except possibly those dedicated to Garrard. Both Garrard 301/401 and Lenco L75 used induction type motors. Hence I make the inference that a motor controller that works with one would work with the other. Popular conventional motor controllers are made for AC synchronous motors and in my experience do not enhance the Lenco at all. I have been tempted to try a Loricraft motor controller, made for Garrard 301/401 (and their own 501, I think).

Keep the stock cord and spend the extra $$ on a worthwhile upgrade or better yet, buy more vinyl.

Thanks for the advice about not adding an IEC.

One other question: there is a guy Mirko who does quality Lenco upgrades who has an upgraded platter. anyone try replacing the platter?

Michael

Did not know Mirko has made a Lenco L75 replacement platter. Have you got a URL? I would like to see that myself. I do not use his idler wheel or bearing, but he does seem to do quality work. I use the "Jeremy" "super"bearing, made by Jeremy Clark in England. It's quite nice.

hi,

I don't think Mirko has a website. I reach him by phone or email.

My table with the Origin Live Illustrious carbon tonearm and synergistic phono cable sounds great. The titanium bearing upgrade helped so am curious about other tweaks to get the table better still. I will probably have Mirko demo the platter for me. I hope its the same thickness otherwise I will have to fuss with the tonearm VTA.

Michael