Sota Sapphire & Lenco 75..

For me no doubt I would choose Lenco.
But Lenco must be modified to perform at maximum potential.
Wisest to make changes is best to go on site lencoheaven.net.

What series of Sota. they have been built for 30 years. so, if you are referring to a new one, then for me, Sota. That arm is nothing to right home about though. I have one, and it does what it claims to do, but nothing special.

It's Sota Sapphire....

Sota-go for a Origin Live arm.

Sota if Lenco has original arm.
Lenco if with Acos Lustre, a fine tonearm.
IMO, even a stock Lenco in proper trim in stock chassis, with everything adjusted properly and working up to spec, will be superior to the Sota Sapphire. I own or have owned both, but it's still just my opinion.