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Verkaufe einen klassischen Dual CS 522 Plattenspieler (Baujahr 1979-1981, made in Germany).
Vollautomatik mit Riemenantrieb
Drehzahlen: 33 und 45 U/min
Pitch-Regelung + Leuchtstroboskop
Tonabnehmer: Dual ULM 45 E
Plattenteller: 304 mm
Aluminium-Druckguss
Schöne Holzzarge mit Plexiglashaube
Toller Vintage-HiFi-Klassiker für Vinyl-Liebhaber.
Nur Abholung in 70771.
Privatverkauf: keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.
A €100 ask is right on the median for recent comparable listings, so this reads as fair market rather than a bargain. With the 25th percentile also at €100 and the 75th at €125, the seller is pricing it at the lower end of the normal range, which is exactly where a clean buy should land.
That makes it interesting because this is a well-regarded belt-drive deck from the solid Dual era: easy to live with, musically capable, and usually a pleasant step up from lightweight starter tables. At good condition and €100, the appeal is mainly in a straightforward, working example with no drama; if it includes a healthy cartridge, intact dust cover, and smooth automatic functions, it becomes an even better value.
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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