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Tested and Working. This item was pulled from a working environment. Please look at all photos before purchasing, only what is included in the pictures is included in the sale. Will ship same day purchased in a professionally packaged box. (L)Bin #31
A fair ask for a hard-to-pin-down used piece, and it lands just above the market median rather than stretching into premium territory. Against your anchor data, US$69 sits above the US$64 median and above the US$66 75th percentile only by a small amount, so it reads as slightly ambitious, not out of line.
What makes it worth a look is that this kind of gear often buys you solid performance without the new-product premium, and a clean, complete example can be the right move if you want the specific unit rather than shopping for a deeper bargain. Since condition is unknown, the main buyer check is simple: verify it powers up properly, confirm all included parts/accessories, and make sure there’s no wear or missing hardware that would erase the modest price premium.
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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