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Is a PTP Solid 12 (Lenco) worthy of a $5k cartridge

Calling audiophiles who have heard these PTP modified Lenco GL75. It looks like a neat modification/restoration. But can they be considered as a serious front-end worthy of a $5k cartridge and $10k phonostage ?

There is a lot of fan following for vintage idler drives, especially those which are updated and modified with the latest components but I seldom see people using top quality ancillaries with these turntables. I have been going through a lot of posts on forums and youtube videos related to these TTs. Almost every time I see these paired with some Denon 103 variants or sometimes an SPU. I am fancying to put a high quality Dynavector/ZYX/Benz/Transfiguration on it. Will it make sense ?


pani

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gilles130
128 posts
 
I have a heavely tweaked lenco with massive aluminium plinth ,two platters,with ptp4 kit made by the builder of the PTP. Total weight 160 lb. I have an OL conqueror mk II arm with Benz LP S and enjoy it a lot.
Some reading
http://zero-distortion.org/ptp-lenco-12-and-nottingham-dais/
gilles130
128 posts
 
Hi pani,
I have stacked original platter. Ppt audio don't sell the stainless steel platter alone.
I agree with lewm view.

To lewm,
Can you describe the gain you get with the Phoenix power supply?
Thanks
gilles130
128 posts
 
I have a modest car that I bought new as I am not interested in cars but I have put more money in my hifi.
gilles130
128 posts
 
http://zero-distortion.org/more-on-restored-thorens-124/
Here they speak on some mods on original lenco and some people take the thorens 124 swissonor instead of high end decks.
But a heavily tweaked lenco can stand up against  the other.
gilles130
128 posts
 
A shootout between goldmund reference and lenco by a high end builder who designed his own turntable of 400 lb and very well reviewed high end loudspeakers.
https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=7776.0
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