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Verkaufe einen Receiver und ein Kassettendeck von Dual.
Der Receiver funktioniert einwandfrei.
Das Kassettendeck lässt sich einschalten, zeigt darüber hinaus jedoch keine Funktion.
Optisch in gutem Zustand, eine Reinigung wird empfohlen.
Privatverkauf. Keine Garantie, Rücknahme

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Timing matters here because this is a late-70s/early-80s receiver, so condition and service history matter more than model age. At €60, it looks like a strong deal against your listed market anchors: well below the €88 25th percentile and comfortably under the €116 median, so this is priced as a bargain rather than a fair ask.

What makes it worth a look is the CR 1730’s solid vintage Dual appeal: a capable 42 W/ch receiver with phono, tape, and a proper tuner section, plus the kind of warm, straightforward presentation many collectors still like. The “for_parts” label is the only real caution, because that usually means the buyer is taking on repair risk and missing-function uncertainty; at this price, it’s attractive mainly if you want spares, a restoration project, or a very cheap path to a keeper after bench work.

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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