LESA - SC 1903 Record player





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LESA SC 1903 vintage stereo record player from the early 1970s with a built‑in amplifier and wooden case, three speeds (33, 45, 78 rpm), tested and working with excellent physical condition, weighs 5 kg, and includes the power cord (one unit).
Description from the seller
Description:
The Lesa SC 1903 (also known as the Stereocompact S.C. 1903) is a rare, vintage stereo record player produced in the early 1970s by the well-known Italian brand LESA (Lavorazioni Elettromeccaniche Società Anonima) from Milan.
Clean, tested and without damage.
Vintage 1970s, Milan
Material: Wood and plastic
Main features;
Integrated system: It is an all-in-one stereo system with a built-in amplifier. It was supplied at the time with two corresponding external wooden speakers (not included).
3 speeds: The turntable is suitable for playing 33, 45 and 78 rpm records.
Automatic system: The player features an automatic mechanism for starting or changing records.
Element and Stylus: Standard on this model is the Lesa K3 ceramic crystal element (wendé system). Replacements for this stylus are still readily available online through specialist shops.
Design: Typical Italian design of the era, characterized by a wooden (or wood-look plastic) housing, a transparent Plexiglas dust cover, and separate controls for volume (left/right) and tone/brightness (bass/loudness).
Historical context:
LESA was a highly respected Italian manufacturer, founded in 1929, which produced not only turntables but also high-quality electronic components. Unfortunately, the company was forced to close in 1972 due to heavy competition from cheaper electronics from the Far East. The SC 1903 is one of the last series the brand released.
This beautiful turntable with built-in amplifier will be packed with utmost care for shipping. Shipping to islands located outside the Netherlands is excluded.
Seller's Story
Description:
The Lesa SC 1903 (also known as the Stereocompact S.C. 1903) is a rare, vintage stereo record player produced in the early 1970s by the well-known Italian brand LESA (Lavorazioni Elettromeccaniche Società Anonima) from Milan.
Clean, tested and without damage.
Vintage 1970s, Milan
Material: Wood and plastic
Main features;
Integrated system: It is an all-in-one stereo system with a built-in amplifier. It was supplied at the time with two corresponding external wooden speakers (not included).
3 speeds: The turntable is suitable for playing 33, 45 and 78 rpm records.
Automatic system: The player features an automatic mechanism for starting or changing records.
Element and Stylus: Standard on this model is the Lesa K3 ceramic crystal element (wendé system). Replacements for this stylus are still readily available online through specialist shops.
Design: Typical Italian design of the era, characterized by a wooden (or wood-look plastic) housing, a transparent Plexiglas dust cover, and separate controls for volume (left/right) and tone/brightness (bass/loudness).
Historical context:
LESA was a highly respected Italian manufacturer, founded in 1929, which produced not only turntables but also high-quality electronic components. Unfortunately, the company was forced to close in 1972 due to heavy competition from cheaper electronics from the Far East. The SC 1903 is one of the last series the brand released.
This beautiful turntable with built-in amplifier will be packed with utmost care for shipping. Shipping to islands located outside the Netherlands is excluded.

