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Dual CS 450 HiFi-Plattenspieler mit Bedienungsanleitung – sehr gepflegt
Ich verkaufe einen Dual CS 450 HiFi-Plattenspieler in sehr gepflegtem Zustand.
Der Plattenspieler stammt aus einer hochwertigen Marantz-Anlage und wurde stets pfleglich behandelt. Die originale Staubschutzhaube ist vorhanden und befindet sich in einem guten Zustand. Die Original-Bedienungsanleitung ist ebenfalls dabei.
Der Dual CS 450 verfügt über einen Riemenantrieb und eine Auto-Return-Funktion. Er eignet sich sowohl für Einsteiger als auch für Liebhaber klassischer HiFi-Technik.
Details:
Dual CS 450
Riemenantrieb
Auto Return
Staubschutzhaube
Original-Bedienungsanleitung
Gepflegter optischer Zustand
Der Plattenspieler wird aufgrund seines Alters ohne Garantie oder Gewährleistung verkauft.
Preis: 199 € VB
Nur Abholung
At €199, this listing is ambitious compared to the typical used market for an unserviced Dual CS 450, which generally sits well below €100. Since the asking price is far above the 25th percentile and near the top of the common range, it does not represent a bargain but rather a premium ask for a unit that likely needs service.
The CS 450 remains a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking a reliable, semi-automatic turntable from Dual’s late-era production, offering smooth operation and solid build quality. Its value is enhanced if the listing includes original accessories or if the unit is in original-owner condition, making it a viable option for those willing to pay a bit more for a clean, well-regarded model that still performs well with minimal maintenance.
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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