Lenco PTP Turntable
- Condition
- Excellent
- Location
- WA, AU
- Seller
- thejt
- Source
- StereoNET
- Posted
- 1 Jul 2024
- Last seen
- 6d ago
RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Lenco PTP Turntable Lenco PTP in prototype hollow plinth. Can be used as is or the plinth used as a template. Excellent running condition. Condition: Good Payment Method: Cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By thejt 3 Comments Secure Ad AUD $300 Date: July 1, 20241 yr
A$300 is above the recent used market for this kind of Lenco deck: with a median at A$188 and a 75th percentile at A$259, this sits in ambitious territory rather than fair-value territory. It is not wildly outlandish, but it is high enough that I’d want a bit more justification than “good condition” alone.
What makes it interesting is the PTP-style appeal: these Lenco rebuilds are valued for their sturdy, idler-friendly platform and the upgrade path they offer to an enthusiast who wants a characterful, adjustable deck rather than a generic budget turntable. If the chassis is clean, the bearing is quiet, the arm works properly, and the platter/plinth setup is complete, that can still be a worthwhile buy for the right buyer — but at A$300, originality, completeness, and recent servicing matter more than usual.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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.
See all Lenco listings on RADAR.