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Schöner und gepflegter Plattenspieler von Dual zu verkaufen.
Der Dual CS 506 ist ein zuverlässiger Halbautomat: Der Tonarm wird manuell auf die Platte gesetzt, am Ende hebt er automatisch an und der Plattenspieler schaltet sich ab.
Der Spieler wurde technisch überholt:
Kondensatoren im Netzteil erneuert
Mechanik gereinigt und neu gefettet
neue Cinch-Stecker montiert
neuer Antriebsriemen wurde installiert
Tonabnehmer ist ein Dual TKS45E mit original Nadel DN145E
Die Nadel spielt sauber und klar .
Optisch mit normalen Gebrauchsspuren:
Haube mit ganz leichten Wischspuren und kleinen Kratzern
Insgesamt ein solider, robuster und wartungsarmer Plattenspieler der Mittelklasse mit dem typischen Dual-Klang.
VB 140 € , kein Versand, nur Abholung
Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
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Notable for its low-mass ULM tonearm, solid German engineering, and unusually competent speed stability, the Dual CS 506 remains a quietly good vintage deck rather than a collector’s trophy. At €140, this excellent-condition example lands exactly on the median of three recent comparable listings: fair market value, not a bargain, but certainly not ambitious.
Its belt drive, illuminated strobe, cueing, pitch adjustment, and semi-automatic end-of-side lift make it an easy, musical everyday turntable. The ULM arm tracks well and the suspended design helps it stay composed, while the restrained styling will suit a serious system. Before buying, confirm that the belt, cueing, speed control, dust cover, and original headshell mounting are all sound; the small plastic headshell hooks can be fragile. If those checks pass, €140 is a sensible price for a clean, properly working example.
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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