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Gorgeous Dual 1219 for sale. This legendary turntable has been rated in the top 10 turntables ever designed and manufactured. Recently restored to it's former glory, this deck works as Dual intended it too. It comes with the single play spindle all set up for automatic functions. The plinth and dust cover are both in excellent shape and have been custom sound deadend for better listening pleasure. Here's what Chat Gpt says about sound deadening. "You sound deaden a turntable plinth (the heavv base that holds the motor platter, and tonearm) to stop externa and internal vibrations from reaching the record player stylusWhy Deaden a Plinth?Reduces Resonance: Motors and spinning platters create tinv 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. SN stereo."The tonearm has been balanced and all adjustments have been made with the fantastic ShureM91ed cartridge with a new stylus. All levers, cams and switches have been meticulously cleaned and lubricated. Both bearings in the motor have been lubricated and the idler wheel had been inspected and serviced. The platter edge has been polished and the mat is in fabulous condition. A new upgraded RCA cable has also been installed. This turntable is working perfectly but it is not flawless so please look at all the photos carefully. Read the online reviews of this incredible turntable and take advantage of it before it's too late. Take all the time you need to decide, but my restored turntables sell fast!!! Rest assured this will be extremely well packed for shipment. This one won't last for long!!! Thank you for looking
An US$775 ask is right at the median for recent comparable listings, so this reads as fair market rather than a bargain or an ambitious price. At this level, you’re basically paying the going rate for a known desirable vintage deck, so the value hinges more on condition and completeness than on headline price.
That makes it a worthwhile buy if it’s mechanically sorted: Dual’s idler-drive 1219 is well regarded for robust build, strong torque, and that classic lively presentation that still wins people over. If it’s clean, original, and comes with the right platter, headshell, and a healthy automatic mechanism, it can be a very satisfying long-term table. At US$775, I’d want clear confirmation that it starts, cycles, and runs quietly, because age-related service items matter more than bargain-hunting here.
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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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