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Beautiful example plays exceedingly well. Shure v15 iii with original stylus. Small split in dustcover rear corner. Pimple is new, all controls and factory lube to spec. This one is a gem!
At US$850, this sits well below the recent used-market median of US$1,472 and even under the 25th percentile at US$1,161, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than a merely fair buy. For a well-kept Dual CS 701, that’s attractive territory if the table is complete and mechanically healthy.
The 701 has a solid reputation as a refined vintage automatic deck with good speed stability, low rumble, and the kind of effortless, user-friendly operation that still makes sense today. At this price, the upside is clear: if it’s been cared for and comes with the right headshell, dust cover, and a healthy arm/automation cycle, it should be a rewarding grab; if anything is missing or the auto functions are sticky, those become the main things to verify, since they matter more than cosmetic niceties here.
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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