Lenco L-85 Replacement Needle

DiscontinuedBelt drive · Semi-automatic · 33 and 45 rpm · Built-in phono preamp

Model codes: L-85 Black, L-85 Grey, L-85 White

Lenco P001045 replacement needleLENCOP001045Audio-Technica AT3600 cartridgeAUDIO-TECHNICAAT3600
Cartridge on your record player: AT3600

The needle you need

P001045

The L-85 takes the Lenco P001045 needle.

  • Genuine Lenco part

Do you need a phono preamp?

A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.

The L-85 has one built in. We have not found whether it can be switched off.

Speakers that work with the L-85

Connect the L-85's RCA output to the line input on any of these.

Q Acoustics M20 speakersQ ACOUSTICSM20
Q AcousticsPowered bookshelf

M20

Also has an optical input, for a TV.

Kanto ORA speakersKANTOORA
KantoPowered bookshelf

ORA

Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.

Klipsch The Fives speakersKLIPSCHThe Fives
KlipschPowered bookshelf

The Fives

Also has a phono input, for a record player without a built-in preamp.

Key facts: Lenco L-85

  • DriveBelt drive
  • OperationSemi-automatic
  • Speeds33 and 45 rpm
  • CartridgeAT3600
  • Built-in phono preampYes
  • BluetoothNo
  • USBYes
  • Dust coverYes
  • PlatterPlastic
  • Power supplyAC adaptor 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz in; 12 V, 1 A out
  • Size (W × D × H)420 × 362 × 120 mm
  • Weight2.61 kg
Lenco L-85 record playerLENCOL-853345

How to change the needle on the L-85

With the arm on its rest, hold the AT3600 cartridge still, pull the old needle forward, then push the P001045 in from the front until it sits fully in place.

We take these details from Lenco's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Lenco's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.