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Dual CS 506 zu verkaufen. Der Plattenspieler wurde aktuell von einem Fernsehtechniker gewartet und auf Funktion geprüft.
A fair ask at €70, and arguably a bit of a bargain if it’s complete and fully working. Typical used pricing I’d expect for a Dual CS 506 lands roughly around €90–€180 for decent examples, with rough-condition or auction bargains lower and clean, serviced units higher, so €70 sits on the friendly side of the market rather than looking ambitious.
What makes it worth a look is that the CS 506 is a well-regarded late-’70s/early-’80s belt-drive Dual: simple, capable, and easy to live with if the mechanics are healthy. At this price, the upside is strongest if it includes the original dust cover, headshell/cartridge, and hasn’t got cueing or speed-control issues; those are the details that matter more than cosmetics on a vintage automatic deck.
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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