Crosley Cruiser Plus vs Lenco LS-55

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Crosley Cruiser Plus · Lenco LS-55.

Comparison of Crosley Cruiser Plus and Lenco LS-55
Specification Crosley
Cruiser Plus
Lenco
LS-55
Price$79Highlighted difference. $65 (used)
CategoryAll-in-oneAll-in-one
Statuscurrentdiscontinued
Years2020–present2021–?
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45/78 rpm33/45/78 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedceramicceramic
Phono stageYesYes
USB outputNoHighlighted difference. Yes
BluetoothYesYes
Platterplasticplastic
Tonearmstraight, integratedstraight, integrated
Wow & flutter

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

There's a real gap here: $14 separates them, with the Crosley Cruiser Plus the pricier of the two, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.

Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.

The Lenco LS-55 has a USB output for ripping vinyl.

The Lenco LS-55 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Lenco LS-55 vs new Crosley Cruiser Plus" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.

Bottom line: $14 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.

Live retailer offers

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Retailer searches

7 US retailers stock Crosley — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Crosley Cruiser Plus
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Adorama electronics chain Free shipping on most orders over $49 in the contiguous US. View at Adorama ↗
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. View at B&H Photo Video ↗
Best Buy electronics chain Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. View at Best Buy ↗
Target department store Free shipping on orders $35+ or with Target Circle Card; same-day pickup at stores. View at Target ↗
Walmart department store Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. View at Walmart ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

Retailer searches

4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Lenco LS-55
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Guitar Center music retail Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. View at Guitar Center ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at Reverb ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). View at Upscale Audio ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

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