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Da ich mich nicht auskenne, inseriere ich den Plattenspieler als „defekt“
Der Teller dreht sich in zwei verschiedenen Geschwindigkeiten, der Arm hebt und senkt sich
Es ist der Plattenspieler meiner Eltern
At €150 for parts, this Dual CS 701 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €220 from recent comparable listings in EUR. The median market price for this turntable in EUR is €317, with the 75th percentile reaching €615, so €150 represents an excellent entry point for a fellow enthusiast willing to handle minor repairs.
This vintage 1973–1976 direct-drive model is truly great, delivering authority and slam with a stable soundstage and a tonearm that supports high-end cartridges. Its fully automated operation and precise electronic speed control make it an everyday ease-of-use winner. Even as a parts unit, the included original cartridge and dust cover add meaningful upside, making this a clear buying opportunity rather than a warning.
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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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