Dynatron L 78 value? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

K.C.pye1958 · 31st Mar 2020, 6:10 pm

Hi I just spotted a Dynatron L78 turntable/radio set and the seller is looking for €450 he states that it has no problems, i would like to know if it is worth the asking price, it does look nice with the Lenco deck (see Photos)
all advice appreciated

Edward Huggins · 31st Mar 2020, 6:37 pm

It's not a "Dynatron L78". I think you mean it has a Goldring GL78 turntable unit. Is the anti-skate weight still there on the tone arm? Are both amplification channels still working - one often fails on these? Does it come with it's matching speakers? I would not spend anywhere near to this kind of money without auditioning it first. For 450 Euro you can buy an excellent, brand new, fully warranted seperates system - and which will sound better.

Viscount · 31st Mar 2020, 7:51 pm

defo wouldnt be paying that sort of money for that

AC/HL · 31st Mar 2020, 7:55 pm

I think it's an HFC105: https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/in...?topic=17121.0

Michael Maurice · 31st Mar 2020, 9:02 pm

I cant see if the turntable has the word 'Dynatron' printed on it, if it has it might detract from its value.

These Goldrings are quite sought after though usually in the original cabinet.

One Achilles heel with them is the bearings on the pick up arm, if they are the original, they will need replacing. Dont use cheap ones, use the ones by Thakker they sell for around €25.

The rest of the electronics and the speakers are mediocre. The speakers could be suffering from the cones falling to bits.

I certainly wouldn't pay that asking price unless it was fully serviced and came with a 1 year guarantee. Even then I think €350 tops.

K.C.pye1958 · 1st Apr 2020, 12:04 am

Thanks for all your advice, i'll avoid that now

31st Mar 2020, 6:10 pm	#1
K.C.pye1958 Pentode Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland Posts: 114	Dynatron L 78 value? Hi I just spotted a Dynatron L78 turntable/radio set and the seller is looking for €450 he states that it has no problems, i would like to know if it is worth the asking price, it does look nice with the Lenco deck (see Photos) all advice appreciated Attached Thumbnails

31st Mar 2020, 6:37 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Dynatron L 78 value? It's not a "Dynatron L78". I think you mean it has a Goldring GL78 turntable unit. Is the anti-skate weight still there on the tone arm? Are both amplification channels still working - one often fails on these? Does it come with it's matching speakers? I would not spend anywhere near to this kind of money without auditioning it first. For 450 Euro you can buy an excellent, brand new, fully warranted seperates system - and which will sound better. __________________ Edward.

31st Mar 2020, 7:51 pm	#3
Viscount Heptode Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Folkestone, Kent, UK. Posts: 711	Re: Dynatron L 78 value? defo wouldnt be paying that sort of money for that

31st Mar 2020, 7:55 pm	#4
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Dynatron L 78 value? I think it's an HFC105: https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/in...?topic=17121.0

31st Mar 2020, 9:02 pm	#5
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,223	Re: Dynatron L 78 value? I cant see if the turntable has the word 'Dynatron' printed on it, if it has it might detract from its value. These Goldrings are quite sought after though usually in the original cabinet. One Achilles heel with them is the bearings on the pick up arm, if they are the original, they will need replacing. Dont use cheap ones, use the ones by Thakker they sell for around €25. The rest of the electronics and the speakers are mediocre. The speakers could be suffering from the cones falling to bits. I certainly wouldn't pay that asking price unless it was fully serviced and came with a 1 year guarantee. Even then I think €350 tops. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

1st Apr 2020, 12:04 am	#6
K.C.pye1958 Pentode Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland Posts: 114	Re: Dynatron L 78 value? Thanks for all your advice, i'll avoid that now