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First Turntable Recommendation in The Netherlands

I recommended the at-lp5x as a new alternative.
But if looking at used I would also strongly recommend the Lenco L75 (or one of its heavy platter cousins).
I am a happy owner of one of these. Once serviced and with new V-blocks (easy, cheap fix) in the arm bearings, these are unstoppable, trouble free tanks that sounds very good.
And as posted already: if you get "bitten by the bug" they are great bases for customisation with a big, friendly user community ready to assist on social media and at Lencoheaven.
 
To reply to your question about new vs vintage and maintenance, most of my turntables are vintage, but the vintage game is rather 'hit and miss'. Vintage turntables often need a bit of maintenance from the outset, sometimes minor, sometimes major. I am not particularly practical and have had vintage turntables that were beyond me, so have sold them on. But I've also had odd one that has been virtually 'plug and play'. The most common issue is the stylus - a used turntable normally comes with a used stylus with unknown hours and the safest thing to do is immediately replace the stylus (or whole cartridge). A belt-drive may also need a new belt, and possibly a couple drops of turntable oil in the motor and at the base of the spindle. If that's all you've got to do, you've got off lightly.

New budget turntables are also a bit of a lottery, as they are not made to the same standard as they were back in the 70s and 80s. I don't think I have had a new turntable that has been perfect and have returned all but one. One of the most common issues is that the azimuth of the headshell is incorrect, meaning that it is tilted slightly to one side. This may be one justification for going for a new turntable with fixed headshell, such as a Rega.

Once you are underway with a vintage or new turntable, the main maintenance tasks are periodically replacing the stylus and, in the case of a belt-drive, periodically replacing the belt and lubricating.

Of those two turntables you link to, the Lenco L75 is well-regarded but it has a heavy-ish arm that people sometimes replace. The existing arm often needs its 'V-blocks' replacing, but this has already been done on this example. In fact, the whole turntable has been serviced and looks a lovely example, so I think this would be a good purchase for a vintage turntable. My only reservation is that the cartridge looks like an old Trio/Kenwood or Glanz that is fairly basic. This turntable would eventually benefit from a better cartridge, as the cartridge largely determines the character of the sound.

The Pioneer PL-112D should be good and is cheap, but looks in a more raw condition. It may (or may not) require some work. An issue with this model is that the wood veneer often flakes off with age. The cartridge is an Ortofon OM - the exact model is determined by the stylus but I can't see which one it is. It may well be a basic OM5E but this cartridge can upgraded to some very nice models, such as the OM20, with a simple stylus replacement.
 
I would like to say that I really appreciate you all for giving the advice on this overwhelming topic. :D And also please excuse me for replying late. I mean no disrespect, but this week has been very surprising.

For me there's good news and bad news. The bad news is that the Pioneer PL-112D has been sold already, and the Lenco L75 has expired.

The good news is that the very same Lenco advertisement has been placed again at 225, so 25 euros cheaper than last time. Maybe the owner is willing to negotiate.

And another option I found is the Rega Planar P3 with Elys 2. It seems in very good condition but I'm not sure how old it is. https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/audio-tv-en-foto/platenspelers/m1791089273-rega-planar-p3-elys-2
The pricing is similar to the at-lp5x, but a completely new one which might be a big advantage.
 
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That is good news about the Lenco, as I think that is a particularly good offer, especially having been serviced.

The Rega Planar 3 has a good reputation (I have a very old one) and it may deliver better sound quality than the Lenco as they stand with the supplied cartridges, but I think you would gain more satisfaction from using the Lenco - I find the Regas are a bit boring. You would certainly be able to improve the sound of the Lenco by upgrading the cartridge.

A possible issue with the Rega is that the fitted Elys cartridge does not have a replaceable stylus - this means that every time the stylus wears out, you'll have to replace the whole cartridge, which will be a nuisance and not the easiest thing to do on an arm like this with a fixed headshell. If you go for the Rega, I would be inclined to replace the cartridge with one with exchangeable stylus asap, as (A) I don't believe the Elys is especially good, and (B) it will lead to less hassle in the future.
 
Bring a phone with the free RPM Speed and Wow app, to check the wow and flutter spec on the Rega. While it is a very musical and rhythmically pleasing turntable (great arm!) if the w and f spec is over around 0.18%, it will eventually drive you nuts. They are not exactly the best for speed accuracy and stability. As someone said, with a Rega Planar 3, you're buying a great tonearm and a toy turntable.
 
If I could find Lenco's at those prices, I would grab one, or two, in a second!

Get the Lenco. And get one for me too!

(EDIT: I just found an L75 for a great price. In Poland.... local pickup only. Anyone here in Poland?)
 
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