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Ich biete hier meinen Dual DT 210 USB Plattenspieler an. Er bietet zusätzlich eine USB-Funktion zur Digitalisierung deiner Platten. Er kommt mit einer transparenten Staubschutzhaube.

Der Plattenspieler ist in einem guten Zustand und voll funktionsfähig. Er hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren, die seine Funktion aber in keiner Weise beeinträchtigen.

Bei Fragen melde dich gerne.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Timing matters a bit here because this is an older, entry-level automatic deck rather than a current model, so value depends more on condition than on spec-sheet excitement. At €50, it lands just under the €57 median and exactly at the lower end of the recent range, so this looks like a fair-to-good buy rather than a steal—but still well enough priced to be interesting.

What makes it worthwhile is the easy, fully automatic day-to-day convenience and the fact that Dual’s consumer decks from this era have a solid reputation for being friendly, unfussy, and beginner-safe. If it’s complete and working properly, you’re in sensible territory; I’d only press for extra detail on cartridge, lid, belt, and any sign the automation is behaving cleanly, because those matter more than chasing a lower number on a modestly priced table.

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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