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📌 LAB POINTS
fully automatic audiophile turntable combining versatile connectivity w/ classic hi-fi aesthetics
automatic operation: play switch turns on motor and puts tonearm on record, tonearm returns and stops motor when side ends (all automatic functions can be performed manually)
built-in phono preamp for easily assimilation w/ your existing audio setup (switchable on/off)
pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
solid MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard, a very dense engineered wood material) plinth w/ wood veneer
belt drive operation
plays at 33, 45 + 78 RPM
includes hinged removable dustcover
"The fully automatic function of the CS 429 provides maximum ease of use. The tonearm automatically lifts, shifts across and drops with the push of a button. Simply place the vinyl record on the platter and push the start button. The CS 429 has a fully adjustable tonearm. This provides the option to change the pickup in the future and to alter the tracking force and anti-skating accordingly. The internal rubber damping construction decouples the tonearm and platter from external vibrations. This very quiet platform provides an excellent sound performance combined with precise, optical speed control." - Dual
🔑 KEY FEATURES
motor type: belt-drive
operation type: fully automatic
phono preamp: yes, switchable
speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
tonearm shape: straight
counterweight setting: n/a
anti-skate setting: n/a
VTA / height adjustment: n/a
detachable headshell: n/a
body material: MDF wood
platter material: aluminum
inputs: n/a
outputs: RCA line, RCA phono
removable RCA: yes
dust cover: yes, hinged
dimensions: 17.12" (w) x 5.71" (h) x 14.45" (d) / 435 x 145 x 367mm
weight: 13.67 lb / 6.2 kg
📦 COMES WITH
pre-mounted cartridge
rubber record mat
45 adaptor
RCA cable
This is a seller’s market for the Dual CS 429 at this ask. At US$999, it sits above the recent 75th percentile of US$904 and looks ambitious rather than fair against a median of US$809.
That said, the CS 429 is a well-regarded fully automatic belt-drive table with easy setup, solid daily usability, and appeal for buyers who want convenience without giving up decent analog performance. If the cartridge, dust cover, and original accessories are included, and the table is genuinely clean with low hours, it still has real appeal — but at US$999, the buyer should expect exceptional condition or extras to justify the premium.
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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