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For sale: a Dual CV 30 vintage stereo integrated amplifier, finished in a classic wooden cabinet with aluminium trim and a clean black front panel.
The amplifier is fully working. The wooden cabinet has been restained, which gives it a much fresher and more even appearance while keeping the original vintage character.
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Cosmetic condition:
Good used vintage condition.
Wooden cabinet has been restained
A few small white paint dots are still visible on the wood
Light age-related marks and small scratches
Some minor wear around the aluminium trim
Front panel and control markings remain clean and readable
Knobs are present and generally in good condition
Please study the photos for the exact cosmetic condition.
Working Condition:
✅ Fully working✅ Powers on correctly✅ Amplifier section working✅ Controls and inputs functioning
Specs:
Power output: 10 watts per channel into 4Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 30kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
Input sensitivity: 3.4mV (MM), 300mV (line)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 420 x 385 x 228mmWeight: 14 KgVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
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When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
This is a seller’s market at this asking price: US$227 is above the supplied US$204 75th-percentile comparable and well above the US$182 median, so it looks ambitious rather than like a bargain. For this model, a more convincing buy would be around US$159–US$182, unless the example has unusually strong restoration or accessories.
The CV 30 is a charming early-1970s integrated amplifier, with a warm, musical presentation, phono input, tone controls, and roughly 10 watts per channel—an excellent match for efficient compact speakers. Its DIN connections and modest power are part of the vintage appeal but limit plug-and-play flexibility. At US$227, documented servicing, clean operation, and excellent cosmetic condition should be expected; without those extras, negotiate toward the median or below.
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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