Lenco isn’t dusting off the legendary L75 idler drive for a nostalgia play—sorry to disappoint the vintage diehards. Instead, at IFA 2025 the Swiss-Dutch brand is planting a very modern flag with the LBT-515, a direct-drive audiophile turntable built for precision rather than retro sentiment. Outfitted with an Ortofon cartridge, the deck promises clarity and dynamic punch straight out of the box, while its quartz-controlled motor keeps rotation rock steady at both 33 and 45 RPM. This isn’t about looking backward—it’s Lenco aiming squarely at today’s vinyl crowd.
Rounding out the system, Lenco is pairing the new turntable with the SPB-240BKGY bookshelf speakers—compact enough to disappear into a modern living space, but tuned to make their presence known.
Lenco is rolling out both new products this November, and the pricing is clearly aimed at making audiophile polish more approachable. The LBT-515 direct-drive turntable will land at £579.99 / €599.99 (with U.S. and Canadian pricing still to come), while the SPB-240BKGY bookshelf speakers hit shelves at £149.99 / €169.99.
That puts the full setup well under four figures—a deliberate move to tempt vinyl newcomers and audiophiles looking for a secondary system for the cottage, home office, or guest bedroom.
Lenco LBT-515 Direct-Drive Turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
The Lenco LBT-515 is built to be easy for newcomers but detailed enough to satisfy vinyl veterans. Here’s the straightforward breakdown:
It’s a direct-drive turntable—meaning the platter is powered directly by the motor for rock-solid speed stability. You get two playback speeds (33 and 45 RPM) on a hefty 300mm metal platter, kept steady by a quartz oscillator for precision.
On the tonearm side, it comes fitted with the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, a respected pick that delivers clear, dynamic sound right out of the box. You also get anti-skating, adjustable pitch control, a mechanical arm lift, and a metal counterweight, giving you the kind of fine control usually reserved for higher-end decks.
For connectivity, the turntable offers gold-plated RCA outputs, a ground connector, and a switchable preamp with a built-in RIAA equalizer, so you can plug directly into powered speakers or a receiver without extra gear.
Modern convenience isn’t ignored either—Bluetooth 5.3 with its own volume control lets you stream wirelessly to headphones or speakers if you’d rather skip cables.
Wrapped in a wood-finished cabinet with a removable dust cover, the LBT-515 blends old-school analog charm with modern flexibility—without dragging Lenco’s idler-drive ghosts into the room.
Lenco SPB-240BKGY Stereo Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth 5.3 and Class D Amplifier
The SPB-240BKGY are compact bookshelf speakers designed for everyday use with straightforward Hi-Fi features. They deliver 80W RMS total output (2 x 40W) through a Class D amplifier and DSP, keeping sound clear and balanced at different volume levels.
Connectivity covers the basics: Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless playback, along with RCA, Optical in, USB, and Subwoofer out for TVs, turntables, and other sources. One powered speaker runs the second for a true stereo setup, and a remote control, RCA cable, and AC adaptor are included for simple installation. The SPB-240BKGY keep the footprint small while offering the flexibility to work in living rooms, offices, or as a TV companion.
The Bottom Line
The Lenco offers surprisingly refined technology for the price, with a build and sound that suggest the company knows its way around a turntable. While it faces stiff competition from Fluance, U-Turn, and Pro-Ject at this price point, the inclusion of an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge hints that Lenco may have quietly delivered an entry-level table worth considering if shopping for a direct drive table—although we would advise listening to a Technics table in the same price range before taking the plunge. Even if that means spending an additional $100 to $150.
Rather than investing in the included speakers—which might leave you a bit underwhelmed—potential buyers could get more mileage by putting that speaker budget toward a solid entry-level phono preamp from Pro-Ject, Schiit, or Andover Audio and running the table directly into a pair of better quality wireless speakers.
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