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AudioWise SRC DX USB to Dual Coax Bridge PM for postage costs. All product info here: https://audiowise-canada.myshopify.com/products/src-dx Perfect for Mojo2, Hugo2, Qutest, Hugo TT2, Dave Includes my Audiquest 3.5mm to RCA adapter and RCA to BNC cable. Allows you to feed PCM705/768kHz from PGGB/Roon/Audirvana/SoX/HQPlayer, without getting any white noise blast that the USB input has been known to cause by many users. More info: https://audiowise-canada.myshopify.com/blogs/news/srx-dx-celebrates-fourth-anniversary Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: EFT Region/State: (WA)
At AUD$300 for a Dual AUDIOWISE SRC DX in unknown condition, you're better off eyeing a serviced Pioneer or Technics direct-drive turntable in the same bracket—those often pop up locally for similar money with known hours and basic docs. This one's price is tough to benchmark without model specifics or comps, as Dual's SRC-series variants (likely a '70s/'80s semi-automatic with AudioWise badging) rarely surface in Aussie listings, but fair used market for comparable vintage decks hovers AUD$250-450 if functional. Ambitious ask given the opacity—push for a haggle to AUD$220 max if it spins right.
Before biting, demand a live demo to check platter bearing smoothness and auto-return mechanism, as those gum up from old lube on these decks. Verify the original dust cover, headshell with cartridge (or at least the bare arm), and power cable are included—missing bits tank resale value fast. Age screams capacitor refresh; walk if it's crusty.
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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