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Angeboten wird „Dual CS 5000“ von Dual als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler komplett“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1905914968 endet am 09.10.2026 um 09:17 Uhr.
Timing isn’t a big factor here because this is an established classic rather than a rapidly superseded model, so the question is mostly price and condition. At €550, it sits just above the €542 75th percentile and above the €534 median, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, this is a well-regarded belt-drive deck with a strong reputation for smooth, stable playback and a properly serious build, so a clean example can still make sense for someone who wants a refined vintage table without chasing rarer audiophile exotica. If it’s complete and mechanically healthy, the upside is a known-good platform that should be very satisfying to live with; at this level, I’d just want clear confirmation that the arm, speed control, and suspension are all behaving properly.
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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