Lenco L78
Vintage & classic turntables · 1970–? Discontinued
$150–$350 typical US used price
Essentially an L75 with auto shut-off added, sharing the tapered-shaft idler drive and heavy platter. Equally beloved by the rebuild community, and often cheaper than the L75.
The same legendary Lenco idler engine with end-of-side convenience thrown in.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | idler drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 16/33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | semi-automatic |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | dynamically balanced zinc alloy, approx 4 kg |
| Tonearm | Lenco knife-edge bearing arm |
| Years | 1970–? |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Lenco L78
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 ↗ |
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