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Technical Info:Model: Dual CS 12Device type: TurntableOrigin of this unit: GermanyPower / Voltage: 220/240VSpeeds: 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPMDrive system: Friction wheel / idler drive, synchronous motorPitch control: ±6%Platter: 270 mm steel platter (1.45 kg)🎙️ Time That Still Sounds AliveClose your eyes and return to the golden age of real audio. This was the era when equipment was built not only to play music, but to become part of the room, part of the ritual, and part of the owner’s taste. Dual CS 12 represents that feeling — mechanical presence, honest controls, and the kind of analog character modern disposable electronics simply cannot copy.🎧 What you get beyond the soundExperience the rich tactile connection of genuine vintage vinyl playback. With support for 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds alongside automatic tonearm mechanics, this deck handles multi-era record collections with classic mechanical precision. Its substantial plinth and retro German styling deliver authentic analog warmth and commanding visual presence to any dedicated listening room.This is more than a used vintage device. A unit in this condition has already passed a long journey: it was selected, inspected, prepared, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased. Many similar units online may be cheaper, but they may also be dusty, incomplete, unserviced, cosmetically weaker, or sold without proper testing.🧠 Collector’s / Model NoteBuilt around the acclaimed Dual 1214 chassis between 1970 and 1973 in Germany, the CS 12
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The CS 12 is a classic German Dual record changer from the early 1970s, valued for its practical automatic operation and three-speed capability. At US$345, this listing sits exactly at the supplied median and both comparison points, so the price is fair rather than a bargain or an overreach.
Its appeal is straightforward: a properly working CS 12 offers enjoyable vintage vinyl playback, adjustable pitch, antiskating, and the convenience of 33, 45, and 78 rpm operation. The friction-drive mechanism is robust when serviced, but age makes confirmation of steady speed, automatic cycling, cueing, cartridge condition, and the correct voltage especially worthwhile. If those functions are demonstrated and the dust cover, headshell, and original accessories are present, US$345 is a sensible enthusiast price; without that evidence, negotiate accordingly.
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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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