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Mint condition Dual 1229 for your consideration. Recently serviced, this fabulous turntable sounds as good as it looks. All functions are working flawlessly. The deck was stripped down to the chassis and all parts were cleaned, lubed, and inspected, before reassembling. The plinth and the dust cover are in excellent shape with just minor scratches and no cracks. Please look at all photos. The tonearm has been balanced and the legendary Shure M91ed cartridge has been installed with a new replacement stylus. Take a look at the platter and compare it with other decks. The edge has been polished and the mat is immaculate. Stack 6 records and watch them automatically drop and play!!! This deck comes with the multi play spindle, the single play spindle, and the 45 rpm adapter. Recognized by critics as one of the top ten turntables ever made, this deck just sounds fantastic!!! Take all the time you need to decide, but this turntable won't be for sale very long!! Other decks in similar condition are selling for hundreds more. Do your research on them and you'll find out why this turntable is a favorite with true audiophilesThank you for looking
At US$975, this sits just above the 75th percentile of US$975 and well above the median US$875, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain in this used market. It is not wildly out of line, but it’s priced at the top end of the recent comp set, so the value hinges on condition and completeness more than on the sticker alone.
The appeal of a Dual 1229 is the usual one: a classic idler-drive deck with a deserved reputation for rich, lively playback and long-term serviceability when sorted properly. That makes it a worthwhile buy for someone who wants a vintage table with character and is willing to verify the big-ticket wear items—automation function, speed stability, cartridge/stylus, and plinth/mechanical condition—before paying top-of-market money.
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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