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With a heavy heart I’m putting this Amp for sale. The Amp presents as new.The Amp speaks for itself and there is sufficient information online on it for those who wish to know more of it. Earle's facebook page will also have information and photos of it. Amp is an "Artisan Dual Mono" specif...
This is a serious outlier in the context of the used market: at A$7,995, it sits far above the A$668 75th percentile from 225 recent comparable AUD listings, so this is clearly ambitious, not a fair-market buy.
That said, the attraction is obvious if you want a high-power dual-mono valve integrated with real heft and the kind of drive and composure good tube designs are bought for. Dual-mono construction and 150W-class output are meaningful upside for difficult speakers, but at this price I’d want strong proof of service history, tube health, and original accessories before paying up.
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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