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Here is a Dual CS506 Belt Drive Turntable up for sale. A fantastic option for listeners wanting to break into playing vinyls, this CS506 Belt Drive Turntable provides users with a great turntable that ensures an amazing listening experience, and thanks to the Audio Technica AT15Sa, it's sure to capture all the little details from all the great records. It's got some dings and scratches but it's still in very good condition and is waiting to find a new home!
A classic, well-liked belt-drive table, but this one is priced above the current used-market center. With recent comparable USD listings at a median of US$133, a 25th percentile of US$106, and a 75th percentile of US$159, the asking price of US$185 sits above the top of the typical range, so I’d call it ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, the CS 506 has a solid reputation for musical, no-nonsense playback and is the kind of vintage Dual that can be a very satisfying everyday deck when serviced properly. At this price, the real value hinges on condition, whether the automatic functions work cleanly, and what’s included—especially headshell, cartridge, dust cover, and proof of recent maintenance. If it’s truly clean and fully functional, it’s still a reasonable buy; if not, there isn’t much price cushion here.
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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