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Saba Dual 1209 Plattenspieler – Vintage
Beschreibung:
Biete einen alten Plattenspieler Dual 1209 in einer Saba-Holzzarge aus den frühen 1970er Jahren an.
Zustand: Optisch für das Alter gut erhalten. Die Zarge sieht schön aus.
Funktion: Ungereinigt und ungetestet. Der Plattenspieler geht an und der Teller dreht sich, .
Da Privatverkauf: Keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.
Abholung in 91227 Diepersdorf
At €147, this sits below the €132–€210 comparable band’s center of gravity only slightly above the 25th percentile, so it reads as a good buy / strong value in the current used market. It is comfortably under the €210 median, and nowhere near the kind of price that would feel stretched for a working 1209.
That makes it appealing for a buyer who wants the classic Dual belt-drive experience: solid engineering, easy everyday listening, and a deck with real collector appeal without the super-premium tax. The upside is best if it’s complete and behaves properly—speed stability, arm lift, auto-mechanics, platter bearing, and a healthy cartridge/stylus situation matter more than cosmetics here. At this price, a clean, functioning example is the kind of listing worth moving on.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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