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Superb sounding Dual 1229 for sale. Recently serviced, this beautiful turntable is ready to play all your vinyl favorites. Recently serviced, all functions work as Dual intended them to. All parts were removed, cleaned and lubricated. The chassis was cleaned and waxed and in excellent condition but not pristine due to minor cosmetic issues. Please look at all photos. Both bearings in the motor have been oiled and the idler wheel serviced. The edge and center of the platter have been polished to a high shine. The dust cover and plinth are both in excellent condition and have been sound deadend for better listening pleasure. Here's what Chat Gpt says about the advantages of sound deadening. "You sound deaden a turntable plinth the heavy base that holds the motor. platter, and tonearm) to stop external and internal vibrations from reaching the record player stylusWhy Deaden a Plinth?Reduces Resonance: Motors and spinning platters create tiny vibrations that can travel into the musicStops Feedback: Loud speakers can cause low-frequency acoustic feedback (a rumbling sound loop) by shaking the turntable base.Improves Clarity: Materials like butyl rubber or adhesive mats absorb movement, leading to a tighter bass response and cleaner sound."The tonearm has been serviced and all adjustments have been made with an Ortofon FF 10XE and excellent stylus. When you purchase one of my restored turntables, they come with my tech support free of charge. I've been working on these fabulous turntables for the last 30 years and they amaze me still to this day. Built before robots and computers, these are my generation turntables and are my passion. Critics say this is one of the top ten turntables ever designed and manufactured so why wait? Take all the time you want but my restored turntables sell quickly!!! Don't miss out!! Thanks for looking. Roger
This is a seller’s market for this category right now: at US$975, the asking price sits right at the 75th percentile of recent comparable USD listings and is only a touch above the US$925 median, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain. Given that it’s not below the US$868 25th percentile, I’d treat it as fair only if the deck is unusually complete or the condition is better than average.
That said, this model has a strong reputation among vintage-drive tables for its solid build, satisfying automation, and very usable everyday performance when properly sorted. The upside is in finding one that’s been cared for and is ready to spin without needing immediate work; for a well-loved example, the right accessories and a clean cosmetic presentation can justify paying near the top of the market.
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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