Lenco tables

If he bought it in total ignorance of the problems of stock Lencos and the work involved in restoring/rebuilding them, then he would be disappointed. Not like Thorenses, which need perhaps a belt and a new cartridge. Also not like the Thorenses in that their potential is immeasurably higher. There'll be a line-up of folks wanting to take it off his hands if he finds it too problematic. Hope it didn't get damaged in transit.

Sucks how? I have two, one fully modded/replinthed/re-armed etc, and the other simply restored and mildly tweaked. The first is utterly awsome -- best TT or front end for that matter I've been intimate with. The second is terrific too, giving extremely musical and pacey performance for real cheap.

So what Lenco has he got, how modded or restored, what condition, and what associated gear (cart, etc)?

First trick is finding a good one. While these may be the giant killers they are old and given they were sold as run of the mill players, likely many owners did not care for them, so finding a quality one, especially after all the hype now not so easy. I am weary of the few models I have seen advertised.

Given that a Loricraft(similar concept) is going to cost over 10X, for a 501 new model and close to 5X for a good 401, same with Teres, Sota, etc... high-end tables still going to keep my eyes open for a Lenco. Meanwhile saving up for one of the expensive but quality commercial models in case my patience wears out.

So count me in line if your friend wants to sell, if Pics can be provided to show motor/platter unit not damaged. Which is still hard to completely verify via photos but can at least catch an obvious flaw. Still a gamble until arrives and can inspect in detail.

Adding all this effort up, if you have time great, but ironically for me time is much if not more of a constraint.

Please tell me who does the mod's on Lenco TT? I am very interested.

R, e-mail me with what you want to do. My son and I have built six of them (though many others have built them, too). I'd like to hear one in your system. Maybe building one for you could work out.