Lenco debut three new turntables in Berlin at IFA 2024
The fully-automatic LBTA-165 Bluetooth turntable heads-up Lenco's IFA 2024 line-up announcements, alongside the brushed aluminium L-455BK, and black gloss LBT-215 featuring Bluetooth and USB functionality. Available October, £199/€219
EMBARGO SEPTEMBER 5TH 9AM CET
Lenco will be showing their new turntable line-up at IFA 2024, Berlin, HALL 1.2B BOOTH 206, from 4th - 10th September.
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Berlin, 6th September 2024: Making their debut from Lenco at this year's IFA Consumer Technology show are three new belt-drive turntables. The new models in this line-up feature a host of features — including fully-automatic operation (LBTA165), Bluetooth transmission (LBTA-165 & LBT-215BK), and USB output for vinyl digitisation (LBT-215BK & L455BK) — alongside several different design finishes.
Leading the charge is the affordable LBTA-165. This fully automatic turntable features auto-return and auto-start ensuring a seamless easy operation, free from any accidental needle drops. With a pre-fitted Audio Technica AT3600L Moving Magnet cartridge, switchable pre-amplifier, removable dust-cover, and Bluetooth transmission for connecting to headphones or speakers (such as the Kanto ORA), the LBTA-165 is available in either a Black Wood or Wood finish.
The LBTA-165BK and LBTA-165WD are available from October, priced £199/€219
LBTA-165 Key Features:
- Belt Drive Turntable
- Fully-automatic (Auto-return and Auto-start)
- Bluetooth Transmission for wireless connection to Bluetooth speakers/headphones
- Speed: 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM
- Switchable Pre-amplifier
- Audio Technica AT3600L Moving Magnetic Cartridge
- Metal Platter
- Removable Dust Cover
- Finishes: Black Wood (LBTA-165BK) / Wood (LBTA-165WD)
Also launched at this year's IFA is the Lenco LBT-215BK. A belt drive turntable featuring a black gloss finish, Audio Technica AT-VM95E Moving Magnet Cartridge, with metal platter, tonearm, and fully-adjustable counterweight.
The LBT-215BK sports a USB port for easy conversion of your vinyl collection to digital format, simply connect the turntable to your PC or Mac and use your preferred recording software to digitise your favourite records for playback on portable digital audio players, such as the FiiO M23.
The LBT-215BK will be available from October, priced £299/€329
LBT-215BK Key Features:
- Belt Drive Turntable
- Bluetooth transmission for wireless connection to Bluetooth speakers/headphones
- USB Output for PC/Mac connection to convert vinyl to digital
- Speed: 33⅓ RPM and 45 RPM
- Switchable Pre-amplifier
- Audio Technica AT-VM95E Moving Magnetic Cartridge
- Metal Platter, Tonearm, Adjustable Counterweight
- Removable Dust Cover
- Finish: Black Gloss
Joining the LBTA-165 and LBT-215BK is the Lenco L-455BK belt drive turntable. Featuring a brushed aluminium frame, award-winning Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet cartridge, and a minimalist design, the L-455K also features a USB output — allowing vinyl-to-digital conversion to either PC or Mac, allowing you to preserve your favourite records for the future.
The L-455BK features automatic rotation speed checking and correction, ensuring pitch-perfect playback of your vinyl. In addition, the built-in switchable phono stage allows you to use either use the L-455BK with an existing external phono-preamplifier in your set-up, or easily connect to an active speaker such as the Audio Pro C20.
The L-455BK turntable is available from October, priced £449/€499
L-455BK Key Features:
- Belt Drive Turntable
- USB Output for PC/Mac connection to convert vinyl to digital
- Brushed Aluminium Frame
- Speed: 33⅓ RPM and 45 RPM
- Switchable Pre-amplifier
- Ortofon 2M RED Moving Magnet Cartridge
- Metal Platter, Tonearm, Adjustable Counterweight
- Removable Dust Cover
- Finish: Brushed Aluminium
The Lenco LBTA-165, LBT-215BK, L-455BK will be available from October priced, £199/€219, £299/329, and £449/€499 respectively.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
| LBTA-165 | LBT-215BK | L-455BK |
|---|---|---|---|
Price | £199/€219 | £299/€329 | £449/€499 |
Drive Type | Belt | Belt | Belt (External to the Platter) |
Speed Settings | 33⅓ / 45 | 33⅓ / 45 | 33⅓ / 45 |
Automatic Rotation Speed Checking and Correction | — | — | Yes |
Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet | Moving Magnet | Moving Magnet |
Cartridge Model | Audio Technica AT3600L | Audio Technica AT-VM95E | Ortofon 2M Red |
Tonearm | Plastic | Metal | Metal |
Auto-return & Auto-start | Yes | — | — |
Anti-Skating | — | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Counterweight | — | Yes | Yes |
Switchable Pre-amplifier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth Transmission | Yes | Yes | — |
USB Output | — | Yes | Yes |
Line Out (RCA) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dust-cover | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Slipmat | Rubber | Felt | Rubber |
Platter Type | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
Platter Diameter | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm |
Plinth | MDF | MDF | Brushed Aluminium Frame |
Finishes | Black Wood (LBTA- 165BK) Wood (LBTA-165WD) | Black Gloss | Brushed Aluminium |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 13.5x44x38.3 | 12.5x41.5x36 | 11.3x45.5x37.9 |
Weight | 4.6kg | 4.6kg | 6.6kg |
LENCO LBTA-165 Hi-Res Image Downloads:
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