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Zum Verkauf steht ein Dual 1237 Automatic Plattenspieler.
Der Plattenspieler befindet sich in einem sehr guten technischen Zustand und funktioniert einwandfrei. Alle Funktionen arbeiten wie vorgesehen.
Der optische Zustand ist ebenfalls gut. Die Staubschutzhaube weist lediglich einige leichte Kratzer auf, die die Funktion selbstverständlich nicht beeinträchtigen.
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* Dual 1237 Automatic
* Vollautomatischer Plattenspieler
* Technisch einwandfrei
* Plattenteller und Gerät in sehr gutem Zustand
* Staubschutzhaube mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren/Kratzern
* Privatverkauf, daher keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
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At €150, this excellent-condition Dual 1237 is ambitious but not unreasonable, sitting just above the 75th percentile (€142) of the recent EUR market where the median is €133 based on your two comparable listings. While external data from HifiShark suggests a lower 2026 median around €85, your ground truth anchors the fair value higher, making €150 a fair-to-slightly-high price for top condition rather than a bargain.
The Dual 1237 remains a standout as the peak of automatic Dual design, celebrated for its German engineering, balanced mechanics, and extreme reliability. It delivers the functions of expensive turntables despite being a bestseller for high-demand users, offering genuine sonic upside if the belt drive and Empire-style cartridge are intact. At this price, it’s a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking a robust, vintage automatic that still performs today, especially if it includes the original dust cover and shows no wear.
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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