The teme hall three counties showground malvern worcs. Turntable is identical to the lenco l70 except for the tonearm, which is a goldring g60 tonearm. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Vintage swiss made lenco and lenco oemrebadged barthe, benjamin, bogen, goldring, grundig, komet, and voxon turntables used a vertical idlerdrive to rotate the platter, as opposed to a belt drive or more recent direct drive turntables. Lenco patented cnc wheel lathe machine lenco holdings llc. Most folk replinth the old gl75 with a layered ply plinth easy to make. Lenco leak turntable in lacquer finishing with shure v15 type iii.
Lenco goldring gl60 turntable 1950s metal idler l70. Lenco gl75 spare parts evening all, my neighbour has just aquired an early lenco gl75 for which she paid a princely sum of. Olly imho the goldringlenco 88 and 99 models are by far the best lencos to mod as they share one of the garrard 301401. May 26, 2010 some months ago dtb dave the bass, a friend of mine and occasional pcruk forum member kindly bestowed upon me his old goldring gl75 turntable which is mounted in a heavy plinth he made himself. This gives some idea of the capability of the lenco basic design.
Goldring cartridges have been sold in the us since the 1950s and sold all over the world. A lenco l78 turntable marketed in the uk by goldring with goldring lenco brand name and with a g added to the model name. Finally, around three and a half years ago, lenco lovers from all over the world founded a dedicated forum for lenco tts, which is called lenco heaven. How we can replace a new v block on lenco l75 tonearm part1.
Metal 2 hole idler wheel is fitted, together with another newer lenco motor. The lenco l 75 record player is a precision instru ment of true hifi quality which will satisfy even the most demanding music lover, the instrument can be used tor stereo as well as monophonic listening. Make offer goldring lenco gl75 with rare highgate acoustics mr15 base. You can drop in a linn arm as it shares the same geometry as the original one. The turntable was a goldringlenco gl75p, with its own l75 pickup arm. Brass made v block for lenco l75 l78 b55 some original parts in lenco will deteriorate by time and compromise the performance. Upgrade replacement of vblock bearings in goldring lenco tonearms. This article is long overdue, but because of my limited time in the last year to write articles for my audio website, it took a lot more time to finish this article than expected. The arm wouldnt balance, sticking in vertical movement it. A lenco l75 turntable marketed in the uk by goldring with goldring lenco brand name and with a g added to model name.
Oct 28, 20 this gives some idea of the capability of the lenco basic design. In this video, we would like to demonstrate how to replace a new v block for lenco l75 tonearm. Recently bought my first goldring lenco, model gl75. Box 53, crowborogh, east sussex, tn6 2by uk tel uk 0892 654 534. We also offer alloy wheel repair training courses, polishing compounds, and specialized wheel sockets. Goldring lenco gl75 teak plinth vintage idler drive turntable produced in switzerland in the 70s. The g99 is top of the lenco tree but a trip to the lencoheaven website will give some idea of whats possible. Rim repair equipment cnc wheel lathe lenco holdings. Manufacturing engineers goldring industries, from complete manufacture and build of purpose built machines or large handling systems, to a small oneoff fabricated or machined component. Goldring gl78, goldring 450cd, goldring djd d, goldring sp33, goldring 700, goldring sx10, goldring g950e, goldring gl75 record player stylus. Replaced the phono lead and gave it a service lube and clean.
It came with a spare chassis that was missing a few bits and pieces and i transferred the motor from extra chassis to main tt as main tt didnt have. Goldring lenco gl78 v blocks repair and full service. At lenco holdings we take care of all of your wheel repair needs. This idlerdriver directly couples the rotating motor force to. The shure m75ej was open circuit on the left channel. The juwel electro soundbox phonograph was their own creation and was released in 1926. As a team we have more than 50 years of combined experience in the wheel repair industry. Goldring lenco for sale in uk 32 used goldring lencos. Vintage idler drive turntable produced in switzerland in the 70s. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Goldring lenco gl75 with rare highgate acoustics mr15 base. It had one owner only from new and is in perfect condition. Goldring lenco original d stylus ref t565dsor compatible with goldring cartridges and turntables below.
This lenco gl72 has been built in the same manner as the above gl75. In 1906, the scharf brothers started manufacturing phonographs in berlin, germany. For example, the lenco l75 was marketed via goldring as a gl75. Ebay goldring lenco l75 v block upgrade fit desmo the original and best. I found out about it in early 2010, became a member in april 2010, and got lost in all of the valuable info about tweaking lenco tts. V block, lenco, lenco l75, lenco l78, lenco turntable.
Inevitably being made of rubber the originals will have perished to some degree and so replacements are a must. Its is made for lenco lover as one of the replacement choice and upgrade parts. New idler wheel lenco l 70 bogen b7262 lenco goldring 88 lenco 99 shaft 3mm. Jan 09, 2009 vintage goldring lenco turntable advice needed. Then i suggest you go to my lenco todo list and links page. Lenco bearcat, an armored assault vehicle made by lenco industries.
The arm wouldnt balance, sticking in vertical movement it needed the v blocks replacing on the arm pivots. The simpler arm is in my opinion a better arm than the 75 arm as it doesnt have the rider weight attached to the decoupled stub, so the stub doesnt resonate in sympathy. Try for example shure v15iii and goldring g800e or modern goldring 2500. Ebay goldring lenco l75 v block upgrade fit desmo the original.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Now that you are not transmitting vibrations to base of arm, you should be less concerned about a harder v block. I have a few lenco turntables in various states of assembly and have purchased an lv v to use on one. Lenco l75 arm missing headshell but otherwise in one of 8 goldring lenco headshell auctions this is a low mass headshell with goldring lenco cartridge but is missing the stylus so replacement needed. Sep 14, 20 video filmed with canon legria hf200 e there is a charity shop near me that keeps back certain items they cant sell unsafe, faulty, etc, and this was one such item. The company moved to england in 1933 and continued manufacturing cartridges and turntables. Upgrade kits for lenco l75 l78 b55 turntables youvinylmevinyl. The original lenco in its third guise with rega r200 arm and goldring e3 cartridge. Thats why the 301 wants a big heavy plinth to soak up that vibration.
Desmo v blocks supply new v block bearings for pickup arms fitted to goldring lenco record decks the parts are an upgrade over the original parts which are now very. Goldring is an audio equipment manufacturing company that was established in 1906. Due to the exceptional build quality, speed stability and the sound reproduction, it became the classics among record players. Have been reading how good a refurbished lenco gl75 can sound. These decks are not a poor little brother to the 75, not at all. Lenco holdings llc is a leading manufacturer of hitech cnc wheel lathe machines, diamond cutting cnc wheel repair lathes, alloy rim repair equipment, wheel straightening tools, wheel polishing and powder coating machines. Lenco goldring gl75 l75 the other disco turntable vinyljunkie07. I was inspired by audio as a 12 yearold when my totton, hampshire schools music teacher acquired a brandnew goldring lenco gl75 deck, played through a heathkit amp assembled by the physics master and our class listened to sinfonia antarctica a wonderful piece. Would like to try one, however there is no way i can do this as i dont have the skills. The simpler arm is in my opinion a better arm than the 75 arm as it doesnt have the rider weight attached to the decoupled stub, so the stub doesnt resonate in sympathy with 2 different masses at either end. We also stock record player stylus, styli, needles for. Our patented lenco wheel repair machines are available worldwide, get in touch with.
The mods dont need to be far reaching, a new set of v blocks and the use of waxed thread. There are a number of replacement ideas for the arm vblocks that replace the rubber blocks with harder materials. The suggestion i remember was to cut the heads off some straight round head screws with straight slots, and glue them into the place where the vblock used. Some months ago dtb dave the bass, a friend of mine and occasional pcruk forum member kindly bestowed upon me his old goldring gl75 turntable which is mounted in a heavy plinth he made himself. So i need someone who can build and fit a plinth for a lenco 75, as this is a non paying commission it would be ideal for a keen diyer who is look. The lv v being the only linn arm with a universalsme fit removable headshell and highish mass, making it suitable for use with most mcs and deccas.
Unfollow lenco turntable parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Not sure if anyones interested in this but i posted the pix on another forum so thought i may as well post them here. If you are using a refurbished lenco turntable either gl75 or 78 the platter edge has a recess and 3 or 4 unsightly holes, many people have used industrial orings to hide the holes and neaten up the appearance. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. It also hides any unsightly machining marks on the edge of the platter.
I would put my goldring g99 up against any garrard or thorens idler drive. Goldring lenco gl75 for sale in uk view 9 bargains. Lenco l75 l76 l78 b55 vblock tonearm bearing upgrade replacemet top. Save goldring lenco gl75 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. They say that eliminating or reducing this compliance improves the sound. Download the goldring gl75 manuals for free hifi manuals.
An idler wheel driven unit, with a continuously variable speed control, 1518 and 3086 r. Jul 07, 2011 most folk replinth the old gl75 with a layered ply plinth easy to make. We offer wheel repairing equipment such as our patented supreme wheel repair machine and our patented cnc lathe m210. Oct 08, 2015 lenco goldring gl75 l75 the other disco turntable vinyljunkie07. Most lenco spares are obtainable from technical and general, p. In 1954 they released the goldring 500 magnetic cartridge.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title lenco. Supplied in a blister pack of 1 replacement stylus to fit goldring record player model number gl75 we also stock record player stylus, styli, needles for. What the l75 has that gives it such potential is a good bearing, a heavy platter. Lenco donor the goldring lenco gl75 was introduced in 1967 as a rangetopping design and marked the. They also sold swissmade lenco turntables in the 1970s. Download the goldring gl75 manuals for free from the biggest goldring manual and schematic collection on the web. Supplied in a blister pack of 1 replacement stylus to fit goldring record player model number gl75. The suggestion i remember was to cut the heads off some straight round head screws with straight slots, and glue them into the place where the v block used. Lenco l75 l76 l78 b55 tone arm bearing vblock tonearm bearing. There are a number of replacement ideas for the arm v blocks that replace the rubber blocks with harder materials. Also l78 with straight arm and lenco l76 but not midi model.
The harder v blocks should help make the unit sound a little clearer and better focussed. The deck used a higher quality bearing and idler wheel, a thinner but heavier platter and it was. Goldring lenco gl75 turntable comes with goldring speed tonearm lift lever mechanism no fixings in good condition. Lenco l75 refurbished audiophile turntable projects and. Loads of photos on the site to give you some inspiration. The turntable was a goldring lenco gl75 p, with its own l75 pickup arm. Lenco goldring gl75 l75 the other disco turntable youtube. Need someone to build and fit lenco gl75 plinth diy. Lenco gl75 audiokarma home audio stereo discussion forums.
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