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I have been servicing these idler wheel drive DUALs for over 15 yearsHere is a very clean 1229Service performed:Steuerpimpel is in great working orderDearing ring rubber bushing replaced (single / multiplay lever)All moving parts cleaned and lubedADC Cartridge with MKIII stylus plus new stylus will be includedMotor has been lubedPitch control assembly has been lubed and is working greatPitch light is workingStart/Stop mechanism works perfectlyEverything works as it should in single play mode and multi play (drop down spindle) modeThere is a bubble top included that has a small chip on one of the top cornersI really do not want to ship the coverI have been shipping these tables without issue for 15 years, it will be properly protected during shipping.I would like to sell it with just the single play spindle for $50 less and without the coverPlease reach out to me if you only want one spindle and we can agree on a price.
Timing matters here because this is a late-1970s classic, long since superseded by newer tables, so value now is mostly about condition and service history rather than model novelty. At US$595, this lands well below the US$858 25th percentile and far under the US$875 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair buy.
That makes it a compelling pickup if it’s mechanically sorted and the cartridge is usable. The 1229 is loved for its smooth automatic operation, heavy build, and very listenable drive, and a clean example with a cartridge included can save a buyer real money versus hunting the parts separately. The main thing to confirm is that the automatic functions, speed stability, and cartridge/stylus condition are all healthy, since a bargain can disappear quickly if it needs a full restoration.
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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