If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, Technics should be very honoured by the existence of Lenco L-3810 turntable.
Resembling a tribute act to the legendary SL1210, Lenco’s own direct-drive deck looks ideal for budding DJs on a budget, with pitch controls, a Technics cosplay tonearm, and weighty build to stop your records skipping when you drop a massive banger.
It’s also got a built-in phono stage and USB connectivity, so it’s capable of soundtracking the afters or ripping your collection of rare turbo-folk white labels to a Mac or PC as well. The bundled cartridge is an Audio Technica AT-3600, so it should pick up plenty of lovely detail and deliver that lovely warm vinyl sound straight down your listening gear.
It supports 33⅓ and 45 RPM playback speeds, but the most important number for many people will be this one: £279, which is what the Lenco L-3810 will set you back in either grey or white. Do you take requests?
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