Lenco L-3808 Matte Grey | 33 & 45 RPM Direct Drive USB Turntable for Vinyl with Integrated Stereo Pre-Amplifier and Premium Audio Technica Cartridge - Grey Record Player
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Lenco L-3808 Matte Grey | 33 & 45 RPM Direct Drive USB Turntable for Vinyl with Integrated Stereo Pre-Amplifier and Premium Audio Technica Cartridge - Grey Record Player
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I found that, playing the turntable at 33.33, I did have to move the pitch adjustment just a tad from the default ‘0’ postion, to correct a slight speed drop. The designers of the brand did not seek good from good and gave Lenco L-3808 the instantly recognizable look of the well-known direct-drive DJ turntables that have served faithfully to amateurs and professionals for many decades. From the point of view of functional equipment, everything here is also quite traditional. All of these things, all of these apparent negative features are just an illusion. If ever there was a case to not judge a book by its cover, it’s the Lenco L-3808. The sound quality of the L-309 is the big surprise here. Out of the box, it offers a good performance but dare to upgrade the L-3809 with a VM95E and a better quality headshell and you’ve got yourself a worthy budget turntable contender. In short? The L-3809 is a hidden gem of a turntable that can easily be placed in amongst its direct competition and can be viewed as an alternative for some users. Recommended. One of the best things about the Lenco L3808 Vinyl Turntable is that it comes with professional-level features. For example, you can regulate the pitch and adjust the target light. What you need to know is that you should never judge this product by its cover. Take it on a road test, and you will find it quite good.
Bass now had a more organic and rounded structure, almost 3D in their presentation instead of the 2D, flat canvas effect from the Lenco. Looks wise the Lenco is more Friday night local DJ-set rather than hipster, cardigan-wearing vinyl listener thanks to the target light. But it doesn't look too out of place sat alongside our 1970s Sony amplifier that we're testing this with. Yes, we're those kind of people. The heavy lid closes with a nice soft action while all the buttons and controls are decent quality, albeit nothing extraordinary. But overall, given the price tag, we're pleasantly surprised with the overall quality and finish. firma Lenco nabízí krásný gramofon s kvalitním přehráváním Vašich LP, gramofon s přímým náhonem L3808. A dust cover can be fitted on top of the turntable. You even get a bright orange duster with a 75 th anniversary logo on too. A nice touch. A budget, direct drive turntable, Paul Rigby gives this turntable a spin and compares it to other designs around its price pointSecondly, the bass across the soundstage was a little more present now. Just a slight increase in the lower frequency extension that provided a touch more meat in the bass regions. Was that to do with the plinth and headshell? As far as the Lenco shoot out was concerned, though? The L-3809 has the edge over the older 08 model. If you’re a L-3808 owner, is there enough improvement to warrant thoughts of an upgrade? Probably not, no. The initial signs for the Lenco are not the best. Firstly, it’s a sub-budget, super cheap turntable. So, the likelihood that any of the build budget has been used to actually make this thing sound decent is minimal. Secondly, it is built in a Chinese factory. The sort of place which doesn’t have the best reputation in terms of sound quality. Next? Well, it’s a bit of a Technics rip-off isn’t it? And there’s nothing wrong with belt drive motors, in general terms. The best turntables I’ve ever heard are based upon belt drive systems. I have many belt-drive turntables in my own collection.
There is no ground for use with external preamp - which gives off loud hum. The internal preamp is still adequate. There is clearly a noise-gate on board that will cut off during some silence. Lenco as you may know, went bankrupt in 1977. Since then, the name has been bought and sold on various occasions. It’s currently owned by Commaxx International NV, a Dutch company responsible for a range of products from kitchen accessories to phones. Lenco turntables are just one product in the range and are made in Hong Kong. was accompanied by weighty bass. Drums were meaningful and full of character, while the accuracy of the electric guitar added a sense of transient speed. What the L-3809 has that the 120x does not, after all of that, is an alternative design that might lean towards personal preference. The 120x offers a classic, direct-drive, Technics-a-like appearance. Some potential customers will love the look but other may see the 120x as old-fashioned with tired aesthetics. The L-3809 does look trim, has a modern swish to its aesthetics and offers a neater and tidier layout.The body of the model is made of gray plastic and rests on four spring-loaded legs that securely fix the player on any smooth surface. The device weighs 5.36 kilograms. In general, the turntable looks similar to many other models of similar design that have entered the market in recent years. Let’s see how it differs in terms of operation and sound. Saying that though, if the Lenco appeals to you as a first-time buyer, the L-3809 is easier to find and locate, being the newer model of the two. I wouldn’t spend time trying to locate the older L-3808, unless you’re faced with a great bargain in price terms. The sound from the L-3808 doesn’t provide any sonic advantage over the L-3809, though. Hence, given a level playing field in price terms, the L-3809 is the one to go for. REGA RP1 It can play both 33rpm and 45rpm records as you'd expect, plus it has pitch control, which allows you to adjust the speed by up to 10 per cent. Thanks to a USB output you can also save your vinyl records in digital form, using the free software from Audacity. You simply connect to your PC and away you go.
If you are looking for a classic turntable that you can take anywhere, the Lenco L3808 Turntable might be of interest. Even before we look at the details, you should note that it comes in a design that is easy to use and maintain. That goes for the other elephant in this other cramped room, the Hong Kong design. The Chinese derivation from this turntable will no doubt trigger instant condemnation from some quarters, in terms of sound and design. Even so, judging by my experience with the earlier L-3808 model, I actually expect a decent sound performance from this one. Why is that?Fitted within the chassis is a cheap phono amplifier (very similar to the model found within the Dual, incidentally). Again, upgrade to an external model ASAP to enhance the sonics. Looking from the top down, the front-left offers a large, round play/pause button. To the right of that are small, rectangular dual select speed buttons. Moving across to the right-hand side, you’ll find a power knob that sits on top of the light for the strobe. At the far right is a pitch slider. This proved to be very useful, because the speed was not accurate out of the box. I needed to fiddle with this slider (which I saw as nothing but a speed ‘pot’ in operation), in conjunction with my RPM rotational speed app on my iPhone. An app which is a lot better in performance terms than you might think, at least when viewing certain negative comments on the Internet. It’s actually pretty decent and helped me to configure the speed of the Lenco. I believe Android offers a similar app, although I’ve never used that variant. The mains cable of the Lenco L3808 Record Player comes fitted to the turntable for a smooth user experience. The other thing about this product is that it exudes a weighty bass, and this makes it stand out from the crowd. If you try to use it, you will realise that the drums are detailed with an accurate sense of guitar. If you are looking for a top-notch budget performer, then this innovative turntable might be of interest. Despite being cheap, it does come with essential features that are found in high-end turntables. However, you might have to do some upgrading here and there to get top-quality sound.
It is easy to think that Lenco L3808 Record Player is a poor-quality product. First, it is super cheap. However, it has all the qualities required to ensure that you get value for your money. The turntable originates from a Chinese factory, which might make some users question its quality. But this is not the case. In this review, we try to cover the basics of the product and help you decide whether it deserves a place in your living room. I began by listening to ELO’s early recording of First Movement (Jumping Biz) because of the host of organic instruments roaming the mix from the lead guitar – a Spanish guitar I think – cellos, violins, percussion and more. In terms of sound quality the differences – and there were differences – were relatively subtle but they were present.Thus sound, important as it is, is but one element on the build-budget’s shopping list. Looking at this design, Lenco wanted to appeal to a broad-based audience. But what about that strobe light and pop-up light (for DJ use) that will immediately warn you that this might be a sad little Technics 1200 rip off? In this case, first impressions are very wrong indeed (although the turntable is recommended as an effective budget DJ tool, that’s true). This turntable might have the name Lenco on it but, for the purposes of this review, that really doesn’t matter. For all I care, the badge can have ‘Cheese On Toast™’ on the top. I’m here to review what’s in front of me, I’m not here to review a memory. ELEPHANT No.2 That is, sound is not the be all and end all for this turntable’s design. It was a major factor for the designers but the available build budget was not devoted to sound and only sound – as was the case with the Rega RP1, for example. Which, it so happens, makes an appearance in this review as well. The result of the Rega vs Lenco shoot out is no surprise when sound is the only concern. But prospective Lenco owners should not despair or feel down hearted. As I mentioned above, I wouldn’t buy the Lenco for sound only anyway. You buy a Lenco L-3809 for the same reasons that you’d buy a Technics Ottawa f sound system, for the overall experience. Sound on the Lenco is just one element on the menu. It’s not the primary focus, as it is on the Rega.
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