Bogen B62 turntable (got it cheap - similar to Lenco?)

fxsuperglide · 11-03-2009, 06:13 AM

I went to the flea market this past weekend, and discovered that a new audio equipment dealer had taken the place of the previous. When I had a look, I discovered a few items of potential interest, including some odd BOGEN B62 turntable for $25... I was gonna pass on it, but the seller said he'd sell it for $10. I figured for the pasts alone, it'd be worth a try, so I bought it. Turns out, from what I've read online, it is similar to the Lenco L70 (the speed selector lever appears to be mechanically identical, based on photos I've seen)... Aside from some headshell repair, I'm going to need an idler tire for mine (the rubber is so dried out, it's noisy and has absolutely no grip whatsoever). I'm just curious if anyone here knows of any sources for the superior quality metal idler (to replace the original plastic type), or any Lenco sites (those who restore Lenco turntables, etc)... Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks...

KT88 · 11-03-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fxsuperglide

I went to the flea market this past weekend, and discovered that a new audio equipment dealer had taken the place of the previous. When I had a look, I discovered a few items of potential interest, including some odd BOGEN B62 turntable for $25... I was gonna pass on it, but the seller said he'd sell it for $10. I figured for the pasts alone, it'd be worth a try, so I bought it. Turns out, from what I've read online, it is similar to the Lenco L70 (the speed selector lever appears to be mechanically identical, based on photos I've seen)... Aside from some headshell repair, I'm going to need an idler tire for mine (the rubber is so dried out, it's noisy and has absolutely no grip whatsoever). I'm just curious if anyone here knows of any sources for the superior quality metal idler (to replace the original plastic type), or any Lenco sites (those who restore Lenco turntables, etc)... Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks...

Bogen sold Lenco tables under their name in the US and perhaps elsewhere. The Bogen B62 is the Lenco L62.
-Bill

McLover · 11-03-2009, 07:55 AM

David Bogen Co. was the North American importer for Lenco Turntables. Your Bogen isn't similar to a Lenco, it is a Lenco. A L62 to be exact. Google for Lenco Lovers for more information and possible leads for a metal idler and tweaking advice.

11-03-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
fxsuperglide Forum Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: York, PA 17402, United States Posts: 1,563	Bogen B62 turntable (got it cheap - similar to Lenco?) I went to the flea market this past weekend, and discovered that a new audio equipment dealer had taken the place of the previous. When I had a look, I discovered a few items of potential interest, including some odd BOGEN B62 turntable for $25... I was gonna pass on it, but the seller said he'd sell it for $10. I figured for the pasts alone, it'd be worth a try, so I bought it. Turns out, from what I've read online, it is similar to the Lenco L70 (the speed selector lever appears to be mechanically identical, based on photos I've seen)... Aside from some headshell repair, I'm going to need an idler tire for mine (the rubber is so dried out, it's noisy and has absolutely no grip whatsoever). I'm just curious if anyone here knows of any sources for the superior quality metal idler (to replace the original plastic type), or any Lenco sites (those who restore Lenco turntables, etc)... Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks...

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11-03-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
McLover Forum Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,748	David Bogen Co. was the North American importer for Lenco Turntables. Your Bogen isn't similar to a Lenco, it is a Lenco. A L62 to be exact. Google for Lenco Lovers for more information and possible leads for a metal idler and tweaking advice.