+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19

Thread: Lenco gl75 help needed

  1. #1
    Join Date: May 2017

    Location: West Sussex, UK

    Posts: 775
    I'm Steve.

    Default Lenco gl75 help needed

    Hi
    I've just acquired a Lenco gl75, it's in mint condition
    apart from needing V blocks.
    Not sure if i should replace them or change the arm for something else.
    Anyone know of arms that will fit without too much work???

    Regards Steve...
    Turntable; Rega p8
    Cartridge; Alpheta mc
    Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
    Amplifier; Rega Elicit
    Speakers; Rega Rx3

  2. #2
    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: N E Kent

    Posts: 51,624
    I'm Geoff.

    Default

    The GL75 can sound very good just using the standard arm. It's worth trying this out before getting too ambitious.

    There's a lot to be said for keeping these nice decks standard, as decent ones in original untampered nick are getting scarcer and hold their value better.

    I'd suggest changing the 'V' blocks first and seeing how you find it.

    What cartridge were you planning to use in it?

  3. #3
    Join Date: May 2017

    Location: West Sussex, UK

    Posts: 775
    I'm Steve.

    Default

    At the moment it's fitted with a stanton 500 but thats coming off
    Not sure what to fit, open to suggestions

    Steve...
    Turntable; Rega p8
    Cartridge; Alpheta mc
    Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
    Amplifier; Rega Elicit
    Speakers; Rega Rx3

  4. #4
    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: N E Kent

    Posts: 51,624
    I'm Geoff.

    Default

    The arm is quite cartridge friendly and works happily with a wide variety. I've seen them with Deccas and quite expensive MC's in, but really, I'd suggest something like a Nagoaka or Audio Technica MM. The Denon DL-110 high output MC is supposed to work well in one too, but It's not a combo I've tried.

  5. #5
    Join Date: May 2017

    Location: West Sussex, UK

    Posts: 775
    I'm Steve.

    Default

    Hi Geoff,

    Will replace the Vblocks and try an audio technica as i already have one

    Regards steve...
    Turntable; Rega p8
    Cartridge; Alpheta mc
    Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
    Amplifier; Rega Elicit
    Speakers; Rega Rx3

  6. #6
    Bigman80 Guest

    Default

    There is a thread somewhere suggesting an Alphason Tonearm has the right geometry for the L75 without butchering the top plate. Shame the one here has gone because at £400, it would have been perfect

    A new plinth and a service would go some way to bringing the best from it, but I'd avoid plywood. MU25 or Panzerholz would be a great choice but pricey.

    Rexton has extensive knowledge and should be mined for information at every opportunity.

  7. #7
    Join Date: May 2017

    Location: West Sussex, UK

    Posts: 775
    I'm Steve.

    Default

    Hi Geoff,

    Will replace the Vblocks and try an audio technica as i already have one

    Regards steve...
    Turntable; Rega p8
    Cartridge; Alpheta mc
    Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
    Amplifier; Rega Elicit
    Speakers; Rega Rx3

  8. #8
    Join Date: May 2017

    Location: West Sussex, UK

    Posts: 775
    I'm Steve.

    Default

    Hi Oliver.
    I'll be changing the plinth at some stage
    Really don't want to butcher the top plate so an arm such as you mention might be a possibility in th future

    Steve...
    Turntable; Rega p8
    Cartridge; Alpheta mc
    Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
    Amplifier; Rega Elicit
    Speakers; Rega Rx3

  9. #9
    Join Date: Aug 2010

    Location: East Midlands

    Posts: 426
    I'm Hugh.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by STD305M View Post
    Hi
    Not sure if i should replace them or change the arm for something else.
    Interesting question. Not so long ago everyone was discarding the standard arm and fitting replacements, but if you frequent the Lenco forum you'll find that things have changed. The philosophy now is to keep them as original as possible. The arm is not as bad as its reputation would suggest. If you fit the V blocks and a sympathetic cartridge (lots of recommendations over there), you won't be disappointed.

  10. #10
    Join Date: Nov 2010

    Location: Yorkshire

    Posts: 9,302
    I'm Andrew.

    Default

    Hi I'm at work at the moment. I'll write some thoughts down when I've a whiskey in my hand tonight, relaxing! ��
    SS
    CD Teac VRDS25X(Audiotuned) DECK 1210 Mat Crystal Audio Mods MN Base/Bearing/Platter+Ebony armboard Feet Isonoe PSU Paul Hynes SR7EHD-27XL/DCSXL Ag DC lead/3 Stage Regs/Recap PCB+No Pitch/Strobe/Light ARM SME V(Kondo Ag Rewire&Tags) MC Cadenza Black FGS CABLES Arm Yannis SPD-4 IC Yannis 222 Litz+Ag bullets Power WAR PRE ATC SCA2 SPEAKERS ATC 50ASL STANDS Atacama PHONO Sugden Masterclass PA4 SUT Ortofon ST80SE POWER PSAudio P10

    VALVE
    PRE
    Croft Epoch(Modded) AMP Sondex S100 (Modded) SPEAKERS Tannoy 15"MG+RFC Warwick cabs+ Ref XO + Batpure supertweeters DECK Garrard 301 Mat Teunto Bearings 401(Bastin) Plinth Bamboo Arms 3009/3012 PSU Eagle+Tachometer MC Ag Meister II/FGS + Ortofon SPU MONO CABLES Arm Yannis 420.5 Litz+ SpeakerPC Tripple C+WBT-0681 Ag IC Oyaide FTVS-510 AgWBT 0110Ag Phonostages Paradise(4 Box Mega-Modded) / Croft Musicmaker



+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •