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Renoverad Dual 1219 säljes. Mellanhjulsdrift av hög klass. Konverterad till RCA. Mekanik rengjord. Kontakter i pickupsläde/tonarm rengjorda. Mutekontakter rengjorda. Ny olja i centrum lager. Automatiken fungerar utmärkt. Ex lock. En av mina absoluta favoriter bland vintage skivspelare. Bifogar en bild på mätning av prestanda,ganska imponerande.
Is this a real bargain, or just a cheap classic with age-related homework? At kr 1,500, this sits well below the kr3,466 25th percentile and far under the kr7,410 median for recent comparable listings, so the asking price looks like a strong deal in SEK.
A Dual 1219 is prized for its robust idler-drive character, smooth automatic operation, and excellent vintage charm when properly sorted, so there’s real upside here if it’s complete and functioning well. The big win is value: if the mechanism cycles cleanly, the platter spins quietly, and the cartridge/headshell arrangement is intact, this is the kind of buy that can deliver a lot of performance for very little money.
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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