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.
| Specification | Lenco L-3808 |
Stanton STX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. $115 (used) | $249 |
| Category | DJ | DJ |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Years | 2015–? | 2022–present |
| Drive | direct drive | direct drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Audio-Technica AT3600 (MM) | portable (fitted) |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Platter | aluminium | aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped | straight, 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.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product 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.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product 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 ↗ |

