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-Plattenspieler DUAL DT 250 USB
-Stereo-Cinch Kabel
-Reinigungsset
At €100, this sits exactly on the median of the recent comparable EUR listings, so the price reads as fair rather than cheap or ambitious. It is also comfortably inside the €85 to €125 interquartile range, which is a good sign that the asking price is aligned with the normal used market for this turntable.
That makes it a sensible buy if the condition is genuinely as stated: excellent. The Dual DT 250 is the kind of straightforward, no-drama deck that appeals when you want reliable analog playback without paying for hype, and a clean example at this level is usually more interesting than gambling on a cheaper but tired one. I’d just confirm the basics are present and working—platter, belt, arm lift, speed stability, and dust cover if you care about it—since condition is what will make this either a neat grab or merely acceptable.
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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