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Dual CS 606 Circa 1980 Super Clean - Mint Cond. for sale $400 obo. Found this in my uncles garage, works perfectly and has excellent reputation form what I’ve researched. This unit is balanced and has a floating, isolated table, direct drive mechanism. All lights, switches, dust cover, needle cover, everything completely functional. Pick up or will deliver within 30 miles. Thanks for your interest and consideration!
Fair ask. At US$400, this sits below the US$522 median and above the US$345 25th percentile, so it’s not a bargain-bin score, but it is a sensible buy if the deck is complete and functions properly.
The appeal here is the reputation of the line: the CS 606 is a well-liked semi-automatic belt-drive table with a good arm, easy day-to-day use, and the kind of uncomplicated reliability that makes vintage Duals satisfying to live with. At this price, the upside is getting a respected classic without paying the premium that cleaner or serviced examples often pull; just make sure the platter speed is stable, the arm cueing works, and any original cartridge, dust cover, or adapter is present, since those details matter more than cosmetics on a table like this.
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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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