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Jag har en skivspelare Dual 1218 som står och skulle vilja veta om det är någon därute som är intresserad av den. Min man, som gick bort förra året, har spelat en del på den och då den nu har stått ett tag så behöver den nog lite omvårdnad.
A classic belt-drive-era deck like this is always interesting, and at kr1,000 it lands well below the recent used-market median of kr2,799 and even under the 25th percentile of kr2,648. That makes it a strong bargain on price alone, especially given how wide the upper-end comparables run up to kr11,824.
The appeal here is straightforward: Dual changers are built for easy ownership, good timing, and a very usable vintage listening experience when properly sorted. At this price, the main upside is getting a respected, collectible model cheaply enough to justify a service check, fresh lubrication, and a cartridge/stylus review; if it’s complete and mechanically healthy, it’s an easy buy for anyone who likes vintage idler/changer character without paying collector money.
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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