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Nahezu ungenutztes Standgerät aus langjährigem Erstbesitz, seit etwa 50 Jahren kaum genutzt, über die meiste Zeit lichtgeschützt, unbewegt und sorgfältig verwahrt.
Entsprechend optisch und technisch in exzellentem Zustand, siehe die Fotos und das Video für Details:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lRA3g0T266UQaaaFVWaJoS7wZVNQeTsq?usp=drive_link
Are you paying for a clean, sorted classic or just a pretty old deck? At €400, this is fair-to-slightly-ambitious rather than a bargain: comparable used examples cluster roughly around €200-€300, with nicer serviced or especially clean units often landing closer to €350-€400. So the asking price is acceptable if it’s genuinely serviced, complete, and cosmetically strong; if it’s untested or rough, it’s a bit rich.
What makes it worth chasing is the CS 704’s reputation: it’s a respected direct-drive Dual with good speed stability, solid engineering, and the kind of relaxed, mechanical charm that still wins fans. A well-kept example can be a very satisfying daily spinner, especially if it includes the original headshell, dust cover, and a healthy cartridge setup. At this price, I’d want proof of fully working automation, stable speed, and quiet bearings before calling it a buy.
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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