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Dual HS-50 * 1209 mit Klapphaube
aus Erstbesitz
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vom Händler mit Rechnung
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Zustand:
Der Optische Zustand ist dem alter entsprechend als sehr gut zu Beschreiben
Minimale Gebrauchsspuren sind vorhanden
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Funktion:
Stand lange unbenutzt herum
Mechanisch der Schalter ist fest, sonst in Ordnung
Unverbastelter Original Zustand
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Hifi in Hilchenbach bei Siegen
An und Verkauf von Hifi Raritäten, High End Geräte, Lautsprecher sowie Schallplatten
This is a buyer’s market for this category at the moment, and €225 lands right on the median of the recent comparable EUR listings, so it reads as fair value rather than a steal or an ask to haggle hard. It is not expensive for a clean example, but it also is not priced low enough to be called a bargain.
The appeal here is the classic Dual 1209 charm: solid automatic mechanical engineering, good vintage character, and strong appeal for collectors who want a table that feels purpose-built rather than disposable. In excellent condition, the upside is mainly plug-and-play confidence and cosmetic satisfaction; just make sure the automatic cycle, speed stability, tonearm movement, and cartridge/stylus situation are all in order, since those are the meaningful checks on any vintage changer.
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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