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Dual CS 618Q wie auf dem Foto neuwertig. Das DL-103R ist gerade mal eingespielt 50 Stunden gelaufen
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Bezahlung Bar bei Abholung, oder per Paypal an einen Freund, oder mit Versicherten Paypal bei Übernahme der Gebühren.
Verkauf nicht über das Kleinanzeigen-System.

Bitte beachten Sie das vor dem Kauf!

Da ich als Privatperson verkaufe, keine Rücknahme und Garantie.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

€1,100 is a touch above the €1,030 median but still comfortably inside the main used-market band, so this reads as fair rather than expensive. It is above the €1,127 75th percentile? No—so it does not cross into “ambitious” territory, and it’s close enough to the center that I’d judge it on condition rather than price alone.

That makes it a solid buy if it’s clean and complete: this is a well-regarded belt-drive deck with a modern, user-friendly automatic profile, solid build, and good everyday performance without much fuss. The real upside is getting a current-production turntable that should slot straight into a system and hold value reasonably well. At this price, I’d mainly want to see a healthy stylus, intact dust cover, and confirmation that speed stability, auto functions, and cueing are all working properly.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Dual

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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