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Verkaufe einen Dual DT 250 USB Plattenspieler in sehr gutem Zustand / neu in Originalverpackung.

Der Plattenspieler verfügt über:
• USB-Anschluss zum Digitalisieren von Schallplatten
• integrierten Vorverstärker
• 33/45 U/min
• Riemenantrieb
• moderne schwarze Optik mit Staubschutzhaube

Ideal für Einsteiger oder Vinyl-Liebhaber.

Lieferumfang wie auf den Bildern zu sehen.
Abholung bevorzugt, Versand nach Absprache möglich.

Privatverkauf – keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

The timing here is less about age and more about where this sits in the used market: at €150, it’s clearly above the current used median of €100 and even above the €125 75th percentile, so I’d call it ambitious rather than fair. It’s not an automatic pass, but the price needs justification from condition, originality, or extras to make sense.

That said, this is a well-liked deck if it’s the classic, properly working example: solid engineering, good drive stability, and a straightforward, no-nonsense platform that rewards a clean setup. If it’s serviced, comes with the right platter/headshell details, and shows light wear, the upside is mostly in buying a dependable vintage player rather than chasing a bargain. At this asking price, I’d want proof it’s fully sorted.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Dual

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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