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Diese neue hochwertige Haube ist für Ihren Dual CS 1218, 1219, 1229, 1246, 1249 Plattenspieler geeignet. Die transparente Haube ist aus hochwertigem Acrylglas und passt perfekt auf das Originalgehäuse Ihres DualCS 1218, 1219, 1229, 1246, 1249 - siehe Bilder. Dies ist eine Nachbildung des Covers - kein Original. Wie alle unsere Produkte ist die Haube gut verpackt und für den Transport gesichert.
Dieses Angebot enthält nur 1 (eine) Haube, ohne Plattenspieler.
Versandkosten € 21,50
This new high-quality acrylic cover is suitable for your Dual CS 1218, 1219, 1229, 1246, 1249 turntable. The transparent cover is made from high quality Acrylic polished glass, making it fit perfectly onto the original housing of your Dual CS 1218, 1219, 1229, 1246, 1249 - see pictures. This is a replica of the cover - not an original. Like all our products the cover is well packed and secured for transport.
This offer contains only 1 (one) dust cover, no turntable included.
Shipping costs € 21,50
The Dual 1218 has a solid reputation as a well-built, fully automatic idler-drive table, and €129 lands in fair-to-good territory rather than bargain-bin or stretch pricing. Recent used listings cluster around roughly €80 to €150, with cleaner or serviced examples pushing toward €120 to €150, so this asking price looks pretty sensible for an unknown-condition deck.
What makes it worth a look is the classic Dual convenience: strong automation, good speed stability when serviced, and a lively, punchy presentation that still charms serious vinyl people. At this price, the real upside is a complete, working example with a healthy cartridge, dust cover, and proof of recent service. Since condition is unknown, the key checks are idler wheel, automatic mechanism, arm movement, and whether it starts, changes speed, and returns cleanly.
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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