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Dual HS 33, Plattenspieler mit eingebautem Stereo-Verstärker (2 × 6 W) aus dem Hause Dual, St. Georgen/Schwarzwald. Das Modell stammt laut Radiomuseum aus den Jahren 1969/70.
Ein Klassiker im Nussbaum-Gehäuse mit Alu-Frontblende, Drehreglern und rauchfarbener Staubschutzhaube. Mit 33, 45 und 78 U/min und Pitch-Regler. Anschlüsse hinten für Lautsprecher, Radio und Tonband. Dabei: Plattenstapel-Achse im Beutel.
Zustand: Optisch gepflegt, mit leichten Altersspuren. Ich habe das Gerät nicht getestet / [oder: Funktion geprüft, siehe unten]. Lautsprecher sind nicht dabei.
This is a buyer’s market for vintage compact systems, and €99 is a fair-to-good price for a complete, working Dual HS 33. Comparable listings span roughly €50–€120, with the lower end usually reflecting uncertain condition or incomplete details, so this sits around the sensible middle rather than being a steal.
The HS 33 is a charming, genuinely compact all-in-one: modest 2×4-watt output, simple controls, and the included CL 10 speakers make it a pleasing fit for a small room or vintage setup. It is valued more for character and usability than outright fidelity, but a clean example with its dust cover, matching speakers, and working changer is worthwhile. Before buying, confirm that the platter reaches speed, the automatic mechanism cycles properly, the stylus is usable, and both channels play cleanly; at €99, those checks materially determine whether it is good value.
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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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