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Dual CS 5000 in sehr gutem, funktionsfähigen Zustand.
Auch die Haube ist noch sehr schön.
NEU Ortofon OMB 10 Tonabnehmersystem.
NEU Riemen .
Versand möglich .
The CS 5000’s 1985–90 vintage matters: it is a mature, well-regarded design rather than a current model, and €380 is above the three-comparable median of €320 and 75th percentile of €350. That makes the asking price ambitious, even for excellent condition; around €320–€350 would look more conventionally fair unless the example is unusually complete and recently serviced.
It remains a worthwhile deck when properly working. The quartz-referenced belt drive, low-mass adjustable tonearm, three speeds, and smooth semi-automatic lift/stop give it unusually capable, refined operation for its era. Excellent cosmetics are a real plus, but verify stable speed, correct arm lift and operation, and a healthy belt: aging motor-board capacitors can also matter if speed problems persist. A good original cartridge or documented servicing would help justify paying above the market’s upper quartile.
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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