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Dual CS 505-3 Plattenspieler – Rarität / Ungetestet für Bastler
Beschreibung:
Verkaufe einen klassischen Dual CS 505-3 Plattenspieler („Made in Germany“).
Das Gerät stammt aus einer Haushaltsauflösung und wird ausdrücklich als ungetestet und als Bastlerware / Ersatzteilträger verkauft, da ich die Funktion mangels Anschlüssen nicht überprüfen kann. Optischer Zustand siehe Fotos (die Haube hat altersbedingte Wischspuren/Kratzer).
Ein echtes Stück Hifi-Geschichte – der damalige
Originalpreis lag bei ca. 500 DM.
• Preis: 50 € (Festpreis)
• Verkauf: Nur an Selbstabholer (kein Versand!)
Rechtlicher Hinweis: Privatverkauf. Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Sachmängelhaftung. Keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.
The Dual CS 505-3 is a notably capable, unfussy vintage deck, and €50 is a genuine bargain: it sits below the €64 25th-percentile mark and well under the €126 median for recent comparable listings. That is strong value even before considering condition.
Its suspended sub-chassis, low-mass tonearm and belt drive make it a civilized, record-friendly performer, while semi-automatic lift and stop add useful convenience without turning it into an overcomplicated machine. The usual upside is a smooth, balanced presentation and good isolation from footfall and acoustic feedback. At this price, a working example with its original cartridge, lid and platter mat is an easy recommendation; simply confirm that it reaches both speeds, the pitch control responds, and the arm lift and auto-stop operate properly.
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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