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Lenco L85 turntable. Very little use and in really good condition. Stylus and cartridge fully working and ready to play your vinyl. Compares very well with other much more expensive turntablesBuilt-in stereo preamplifier, 33 rpm and 45 rpm speeds, belt drive, semi-automatic, automatic arm return; Vinyl to USB Direct Converter to MP3. Comes with phono and mains cables.
Comparable listings place the Lenco L85 at a median of USD 137, with the lower quartile at USD 101 and the upper quartile at USD 174. At USD 64, this is well below the 25th percentile—a genuine bargain if it is complete and working.
The L85 is a practical, accessible belt-drive deck with a moving-magnet cartridge, built-in phono preamp, semi-automatic operation, and USB recording. It can feed a line-level input directly, making it useful in a simple system, while the included dust cover, 45 RPM adaptor, power supply, and RCA cable add real value. Before buying, verify that the platter reaches both speeds, the arm lift and auto-return behave properly, and the proprietary MMC stylus is usable; even allowing for a replacement, USD 64 leaves considerable room.
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Lenco traces its origins to 1946 in Burgdorf, Switzerland, where husband-and-wife team Fritz and Marie Laeng founded the company amid post-war demand for audio innovation. Deriving its name from the Laeng surname, the venture began as an electronics shop that evolved into a factory specializing in record players, earning acclaim for reliable engineering and customer service. By the 1960s, Lenco pioneered hi-fi turntables like the iconic L-75 model, with its robust tonearm becoming a favored component among stereo manufacturers worldwide.
The brand's product focus centers on turntables, which remain its hallmark, alongside a broad array of consumer audio gear including speakers, DAB+ and internet radios, DVD players, and Bluetooth-enabled systems. Under Dutch ownership since the late 1990s—first by the Lenco STL Group and later Commaxx International—its lineup blends nostalgic vinyl revival with modern connectivity, all produced affordably in Southeast Asian facilities.
Today, Lenco occupies a solid mid-tier position in the consumer hi-fi market, prized by vinyl enthusiasts for value-driven Swiss heritage designs that deliver accessible quality without high-end premiums. While vintage Swiss models from the 1950s-1980s command collector interest among audiophiles, current offerings appeal to savvy buyers seeking stylish, user-friendly electronics that nod to tradition.
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