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After following the monster Lenco Thread, I won an auction on Ebay for the stock GL75, prayed and received my table in good condition and constructed a plinth. My first attempt at a plinth had a total of three layers. 1 MDF, 1 ¼” Corian and 1 ¼” MDF. I initially wanted a sleek looking table and went for the minimum depth. Using a Rega RB250 tonearm, I elongated the stock arm-hold using an emery drill bit. This enables the Rega to achieve perfect geometry. I also added an extra matt to get VTA close. The stock arm-hole only has to be enlarged about ½ inch. The bit cut the metal plate with easy taking only 30 minutes for a perfect looking hole as displayed in a couple of the pictures. Weighing in at just about 50 lbs, I was confident that I had achieved enough mass.

Not being able to compare my Lenco to another table other that my old Philips GA212, it sounded wonderful surpassing it as well as my Marantz SA-14 SACD player. However, I did have a problem with feedback through my subwoofer. I first thought it was rumble but after communicating with others, found out that I had a feedback problem. If I turned my sub off, no one can hear any feedback of any sort. Thanks to Twl, I added mass to equipment rack and some tip-toes, I got rid of most of my feedback. Not being satisfied with the feedback in my system, I decided to disassemble my table and add a few layers to my plinth. I added another 1 ¼” of Corian, ¾” of plywood, and ¾”of MDF. The good news is that I have gotten rid of all my audible feedback. It’s still there, but I have to boost the volume of my sub to a level higher than anyone would desire. . The three extra layers brought my total turntable weight to 102 lbs. I think I may have a Lenco world record here.
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    • Lenco GL75
    Modified Plinth and internal parts
    • Rega RB-250
    Stock
    • Dynavector 10X5
    Replaces 10X4 mkII

Comments 8

Owner
Munkienl,

VTA is still not prefect but close enough for me. Less than 1/8th of an inch off horizontal when using a double matt with the Dynavector.

islandflyfisher

Nice Lenco project! I have a Lenco L78 with a Rega RB300. Even with an additional mat VTA is still off with a Denon DL103. Do you get correct VTA? maybe the Dynavector is taller than the Denon?

Greetings Freek aka MunkieNL

munkienl

Owner
Michael,

Check out the Lencoheaven.com web site. It's got tons of information for your project.

Good Luck,

islandflyfisher

Thanks for the details of a nice project. I inherited a
GL75 from my brother. I have had it hid in the box for a number of years. I think I might play around and see what I might come with. After looking around a bit. I have found other people that have done similar mods. Thanks for the inspiration.

Michael Walters

analoganimal555

Very nice! One of these days I'll have time to build one.

Enjoy.

jphii

You'll love the HiFi mod for your RB250.
You won't believe it.

twl

Owner
Twl,

Actually it sounds better than it looks. Pictures sometimes hide amature craftsmanship errors. Thanks again for your input in helping me solve my problem. As soon as I get my sub dialed in and get totally familar to the sound of the Lenco and Rega, I plan to get out the crazy glue and fishing weights to attempt your tweak.

islandflyfisher

Congratulations on a very nice looking project.

I expect that it sounds as nice as it looks!

Good work!

twl

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