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Serious inquiries Only! Please check out my other Reverb listings!PLEASE NOTE: I Provide Reverb Safe Shipping RSS with everything I sell and ship. And, I pay for this protection out of my own pocket. Sometimes it can cost me in excess of $120 depending on the item being protected. This Dual CS-5000 will cost me around $40 to insure! This coverage protects both you, the buyer, and me, the seller, against loss or damage during shipment. And, I never sell ANY of my items "As-Is". All my items are guaranteed to look and function as advertised or I will gladly accept a return. What other sellers provide that kind of service? The answer is: Very few, take a look and see! Only One on Reverb with all the services that I provide, recapped control board, new belt and high quality, high output, Grado Black, pre-2000's (The Best), contemporary with the turntable, 1980's Grado. This turntable works perfectly!Ships in 72 hours when payment clears Monday through Thursday. If payment clears on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then ships no later than the following Wednesday. I pack on weekends but don't ship until the middle of the following week! Price is firm! Unless you bundle and buy more than one item from me concurrently! Thanks!
At US$599, this asking price sits squarely in the fair-to-moderate range for a working Dual CS 5000, slightly below the typical US$500–US$800 used market for excellent-condition walnut models. It is not a bargain, but it is reasonable given that these units typically sell for US$500 plus and collector interest keeps prices elevated for good examples.
The Dual CS 5000 is well-regarded for its robust, reliable performance and semi-automatic convenience, making it a solid entry into vintage hi-fi. Owners consistently praise its sound quality and ease of repair, with many noting they’ve owned multiple units that deliver great audio. At this price, if the turntable is in original-owner condition with included accessories, it represents a worthwhile buying opportunity for an enthusiast seeking a dependable, classic table.
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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