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This is just to document rebuilding the inexpensive Lenco 75 turntable.

I became interested in this due to Jeans thread at Audiogon. Worst case it goes to college with my son.

The first image is the restored Lenco with Decca, sitting on the refinished (original) plinth. The three images with blue backdrop are what was completed last night (Aug 8, '04). This is a solid sandwich of materials, topped with Western Red Oak finished with black lacquer.

The base surrounding the sandwich is solid Maple lumber finished with water based crystal clear (satin) poly.

Decca arm is fitted with Shure V15VxMR cartridge, stepped up by my EAR 834P phono.
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    • Lenco 75
    30 plus year old Lenco found on EBAY.
    • Custom plinth

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Albert this is super cool!

There's something about the way older equipment was designed visually that's so much more elegant than the high tech looking stuff today. I think it's the use of wood.

I still have some of my Dad's gear from around circa 1970 [much thanks to Sherod!]. I've been thinking of restoring my Pop's old KLH speakers and getting a turntable like your Lenco to make things complete. I still have his 8-track and reel-to-reel players!

Awesome job!

gunbei