The fact that its chargable means its fully portable unlike others that still require then to be plugged in.

Speed and All Sizes】 Set-up is dead easy and there are buttons to start recording or change the speed at 33 1/2, 45 and 78 RPM. Note: After the initial pairing, the record player will stay paired to your device unless it is unpaired manually or the device is reset. It is recommended that the Stylus Replacement Fitting Instruction enclosed with the stylus is carefully followed for this particular stylus to avoid damaging the stylus parts on replacement. This turntable does a few little marks around the case but this should not affect the performance of the turntable itself. I'd prefer to keep everything as simple as possible, so it looks like I'd be after a turntable with a built in phono pre-amp.Also a 5 Pin DIN plug is fitted too, so can I use a female 5 Pin DIN to Phono adaptor to connect to my amplifier? The latest audio technology is enclosed in a wood cabinet with a real walnut finish delivering a detailed, rich sound that matches its looks.

There's a term for the amount of flex in the cantilever which is the tiny little tube with the stylus tip that makes contact with the record surface. Would you happen to know how to use a multimeter because I'm pretty sure other sections of the circuitry are in parallel with the power supply we need to find the power bus and follow that; more things may have went poof! In fact, Lenco always used Italian platters anyway, and to me, Lenco's heavy platter and bearings are the heart of the machine.It eliminates the trouble of connecting external speakers to traditional vinyl record players, simplifies tedious steps, and makes intuitive operation easier. Eventhough I am no audiophile and will never be, I do appreciate fine craftmanship and quality engineering, ie my admiration for fine Swiss made wrist watches Lenco - Made in Switzerland - PERFECT! Goodmans is one of those companies that once had a deserved reputation for good equipment, but once the original company went under or was bought out, the name became a badge on whatever equipment the current owner thought might make a quick buck. At the time your turntable was made the Lenco would still have been evaluated by Goodmans and judged as good enough to carry the Goodmans badge. Plug one end into the line-in jack on the main unit and plug the other end of the cable into the line-out of your external audio device.

But the presence of the guard might suggest the stylus hasn't been used, or, if it has, your parents were careful owners. Yes it's in lovely condition but I need to get a stylus and change the 5 Pin DIN and set it up properly and check if all things are well.Use it if you wish but don't put anything of value on it and get something better soon if you find you are into vinyl.