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Dual CS 1246 Stereo Plattenspieler VINTAGE 1970-80 / Automatic BELT DRIVE
43 cm, 37 cm, 17 cm (WxDxH)
Alle Teile sind Original, hat keine passende Nadel
Muss gereinigt und neu gestimmt werden.
Optischer Zustand siehe Bilder, mit Gebrauchsspuren
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Condition-wise, €64 looks like a genuine buy rather than just a fair one if the deck is complete and working: recent asking prices for clean, tested examples cluster more like €75–€150, with serviced or especially tidy units often sitting around €120–€160. At €64, this sits below the usual entry point and is strong value for a CS 1246.
That’s a well-regarded fully automatic belt-drive Dual, and the appeal is exactly what enthusiasts want here: easy operation, solid vintage build, and very listenable performance when the mechanism is healthy. The upside is best if it includes the dust cover, a good cartridge, and has already had the usual service items sorted; if not, budget a little for belt, lubrication, and any auto-return cleanup.
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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