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Was working until very recently. For sale from the original owner. The classic Dual 1219 turntable in a plinth from United Audio. Ortofon cartridge. Currently inoperable. Sold as is. See Photos for condition. No dust cover just sold as is with the original owners manual. Was hoping to make this into a project, but I just don’t have the time anymore.
“Unknown” condition makes the price worth interpreting carefully, but at US$299 this is still a strong bargain on the numbers: it sits below the US$337 25th-percentile asking price and far below the US$775 median for comparable Dual 1219 listings. Even if it needs routine recommissioning, there is meaningful value here—provided the platter, tonearm, and automatic functions are present and intact.
The 1219 is a substantial, three-speed idler-drive deck with a heavy platter, good speed stability, and a lively, authoritative presentation. Its single-play and changer capability add genuine versatility, while the removable cartridge holder makes servicing or cartridge swaps straightforward. The main practical check is mechanical operation: old grease, a tired idler, or a failed steuerpimpel can affect speed or automation. At this price, however, a sound motor and undamaged chassis make it a very worthwhile project or working vintage table.
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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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