Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two?

Posted by Mr Blue Sky (A) on June 12, 2007 at 02:06:54

I'm considering the purchase of an idler wheel drive turntable and I have an interest in the Dual 1229 and the Lenco L78. I plan to run the unit with it's stock arm and I appreciate having auto-lift, which is why I've chosen these two models. My questions are:

1) Can anyone comment on the specific sonic differences they've observed between these two machines?

2) Assuming that both are functioning perfectly, which unit has a better stock tonearm? To me, the Lenco seems better because of the simplicity of having actual weights instead of the iffy spring mechanisms on the Dual.

3) Is either of these known to be more speed-stable than the other?

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Topic - Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two? - Mr Blue Sky 02:06:54 06/12/07 (7)

RE: Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two? - Munkie_NL 01:59:33 06/13/07 (1)

Nice post... - 4yanx 08:21:54 06/13/07 (0)

RE: Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two? - JimL 15:43:27 06/12/07 (0)

If you buy the Lenco... - 4yanx 07:58:37 06/12/07 (0)

RE: Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two? - Dave Pogue 07:09:52 06/12/07 (2)

RE: Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two? - Mr Blue Sky 12:31:33 06/12/07 (1)

RE: Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two? - Dave Pogue 13:16:50 06/12/07 (0)

Lenco L78 vs Dual 1229...which has a better stock arm? Differences in sound between the two?

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