Lenco LS-300 Bluetooth Record Player Review

Lenco LS-300 Bluetooth Record Player is a manual belt-drive record player package with a built-in amplifier, Bluetooth reception and two separate wired speakers. It is aimed at people who want a simple vinyl setup without having to choose a separate amp or speaker system.

Its strongest appeal is convenience. The LS-300 suits beginners, gift buyers and casual listeners with modest record collections who want a neat, furniture-friendly system for a bedroom, kitchen or smaller living room.

This is not a separates hi-fi turntable in disguise. The LS-300 is best understood as an affordable starter package, with some useful flexibility, rather than a platform for serious long-term upgrading.

The LS-300 places a full manual belt-drive turntable in a compact cabinet described by Lenco as MDF-style, with plastic, metal and wood materials also listed in official specifications. The package has a traditional domestic look, especially in the wood-style finish variants, and is more living-room friendly than many suitcase-style players.

Unlike record players with tiny speakers built into the plinth, this package uses two separate wired wooden speaker boxes. That is a practical advantage because the speakers can be positioned away from the deck, helping stereo spread and reducing the chance of vibration feeding back into the stylus.

The turntable uses a plastic platter and a removable plastic dust cover. Controls are kept simple, with manual tonearm operation, a cueing lever, speed selection and switchable auto-stop rather than a complex control layout.

The construction is clearly entry level. Lenco lists no anti-skating, no pitch control and no automatic arm return, while the published noise and wow/flutter figures are modest compared with more serious hi-fi turntables.

The main feature is the complete speaker package. Because the amplifier and two wired speakers are included, the LS-300 can play records straight out of the box once connected and set up, without needing powered speakers or a separate amplifier.

Bluetooth is included, but it is important to understand what it does. The LS-300 can receive audio from a phone or tablet and play it through the supplied speakers, but it does not transmit vinyl playback to Bluetooth headphones or wireless speakers.

For records, it plays 33 1/3 and 45 rpm discs and supports 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch records. A 45 rpm adaptor is included for large-centre-hole singles, but 78 rpm playback is not listed for this model.

The moving-magnet Audio-Technica AT3600/AT3600L-family cartridge is a useful inclusion at this level, as compatible replacement styli are easier to source than with many unbranded ceramic cartridges. The RCA line output also gives a route into an external amplifier, receiver or powered speakers if the owner later wants to improve the speaker side of the system.

Setup is designed for first-time users. The main steps are to connect the supplied speaker cables to the rear terminals, connect the external 12 V power adaptor, place the mat, remove the cartridge guard, unlock the tonearm and select the correct speed.

Playing a record remains a manual process. Select Phono, place the record, use the cueing lever to lower the arm and lift it again when playback is finished, unless auto-stop has stopped the platter at the end.

Bluetooth use is similarly simple: select BT mode and pair a phone or tablet to the LS-300. For best results with records, the speakers should not be placed immediately beside the deck, and at higher volume the dust cover may need to be left open to reduce feedback.

Day-to-day operation is deliberately straightforward. The LS-300 is a full manual turntable, so the user places the arm at the start of the record and lifts it at the end, with the cueing lever helping to lower the stylus more gently.

Switchable auto-stop can stop the platter near the end of many records, which is helpful if the listener forgets to lift the arm. However, the manual notes that it may stop early on some discs or fail to trigger correctly, so it should be treated as a convenience feature rather than a fully reliable automatic system.

The published wow and flutter figure of ≤0.35% and the 40 dB signal-to-noise ratio underline its starter-system status. It should be capable enough for casual listening at moderate volume, but buyers sensitive to pitch wavering, surface noise and background hum may prefer a more substantial deck.

Connectivity is practical rather than extensive. Bluetooth input and RCA line output are useful, but there is no USB recording, no MP3 conversion, no Bluetooth output and no automatic arm return.

The LS-300 should be judged as a convenience-first record player system, not as a specialist hi-fi source. Its Audio-Technica moving-magnet cartridge is a positive point for an entry-level package, and the 3.5 g tracking force suggests a robust, forgiving setup for everyday records.

The separate speakers are likely to give a more usable stereo presentation than speakers built directly into a turntable cabinet. They can be positioned apart from the deck, and Lenco advises keeping them at least 60 cm away from the turntable to reduce feedback risk.

There are clear limits to expect. The plastic platter, modest published wow/flutter and 40 dB signal-to-noise ratio all point to restricted pitch stability, noise performance and fine detail compared with better standalone turntables.

For small-room listening, background music and occasional vinyl use, the supplied speaker system should be adequate for many buyers. Those wanting deeper bass, higher volume, sharper imaging or a more revealing sound should consider using the RCA output with better external speakers or choosing a higher-grade turntable from the outset.