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    Join Date: Mar 2008

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    Default Lenço L 78

    I have a Rega Planar 2, but I can get a Lenco L 78 for a good price. I don’t know if the Lenco might be an upgrade to the Planar 2, what you think?

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    What cart you got on your Planar 2?
    Had one back in the day with both an AT95-E and Goldring G1042, it’s a great turntable.

    I’d stay where you were and look to your cartridge.
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    The Lenco is capable of being rather better in my opinion, not that there is anything wrong with the Rega which is a solid, capable table. But attention is required to get Lencos to their best. So are you a fettler or a 'buy and forget' type?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    What cart you got on your Planar 2?
    The stock Rega Carbon.

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    The Rega does not compare to the Lenco. I've owned several of both and would choose the L78. Why not run the pair for a while and make your mind up?
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    I'd agree with Gazjam - try upgrading the cartridge first. His suggestions are good and won't break the bank. Also you can move the cartridge to the new deck if you end up changing that.
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