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Verkaufe wegen Hobbyaufgabe und Interessensverlaugerung diesen Dual Receiver vom Typ CR50.
Er hat minimalste Kratzer auf der Oberseite die kaum sichtbar sind.
Technisch funktioniert der Receiver vollständig und ohne Tadel - sämtliche Eingänge funktionieren problemlos.
Verkauf unter Auschluß jeglicher Sachmängelhaftung Privat.
At €95, this looks fair to good rather than a bargain if the unit is truly working and clean. The Dual CR 50 was a late-’60s/early-’70s budget-to-midline receiver, and its original price was about €430–€460 in today’s money, so the asking price is only a small fraction of historical new cost.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual Dual appeal: straightforward German engineering, a compact size, and vintage character without the collector-only pricing. At this level, the upside is mostly in a tidy, complete example that’s been serviced or at least tested; if it powers up cleanly, tunes properly, and all knobs, lamps, and speaker outputs behave, €95 is an easy, low-risk entry point for a sympathetic restoration project or a small retro system.
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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