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Dual CS522 - Fair
Why This One
Fair condition - a fully working unit at a great price
Fully tested - all applicable functions verified working
Dual's German engineering heritage built into a practical vinyl turntable.
A more affordable route into Dual's reliable turntable lineage than buying new.
Condition: Fair
This Dual CS522 is a fair-condition item. It has passed our 10-point functional test, with 1 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's Included
Dual CS522
No additional accessories included
About This Model
The Dual CS522 is a turntable from Dual, the long-established German manufacturer known for their belt-drive and direct-drive record players. Dual turntables of this era were built for reliable everyday playback, typically featuring an automatic or semi-automatic mechanism and a standard tonearm accepting a replaceable cartridge. This makes them a practical choice for playing vinyl records at home.
A great opportunity to own a Dual CS522 at this price point.
At US$249, this sits above the recent market’s US$192 75th percentile and well over the US$144 median, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. Compared with the US$115–US$192 typical asking band from your comps, the seller is asking a premium that needs either unusually strong condition, service history, or extra accessories to justify it.
That said, this is a respected belt-drive automatic from Dual’s better era, with the kind of smooth, easygoing operation and solid day-to-day usability that still makes these appealing to vinyl listeners. If it’s clean, fully working, and comes with the dust cover, a good cartridge, or recent servicing, the upside is convenience and musicality more than raw spec-sheet fireworks; if it’s untested or incomplete, I’d want more detail before paying this price.
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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