Lenco L-3808 vs Stanton STX

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Lenco L-3808 · Stanton STX.

Comparison of Lenco L-3808 and Stanton STX
Specification Lenco
L-3808
Stanton
STX
PriceHighlighted difference. $115 (used)$249
CategoryDJDJ
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Years2015–?2022–present
Drivedirect drivedirect drive
Speeds33/45 rpm33/45 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedAudio-Technica AT3600 (MM)portable (fitted)
Phono stageYesYes
USB outputYesYes
BluetoothNoHighlighted difference. Yes
Platteraluminiumaluminium
TonearmS-shapedstraight, portable-style
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.

The Lenco L-3808 undercuts the Stanton STX by $134 — $115 against $249, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.

Both are direct-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.

The Stanton STX has Bluetooth streaming.

The Lenco L-3808 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Lenco L-3808 vs new Stanton STX" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.

Bottom line: the Lenco L-3808 has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $134 gap.

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 L-3808
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 ↗

Live retailer offers

Checking current in-stock offers for Stanton STX…

Retailer searches

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

Retailers selling Stanton STX
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
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 ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

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