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Ich verkaufe einen sehr gut erhaltenen Dual 1216, einen klassischen vollautomatischen Plattenspieler aus deutscher Fertigung.
Der Dual 1216 stammt aus der Blütezeit der deutschen Plattenspielerproduktion Anfang der 1970er-Jahre. Er gehört zur bewährten Dual-Reibradgeneration und bietet solide Feinmechanik, zuverlässigen Antrieb und komfortable Vollautomatik.
Technischer Zustand:
* Technisch einwandfrei, alle Funktionen arbeiten zuverlässig.
* Sehr stabiler Gleichlauf, gemessene Gleichlaufschwankungen nur 0,05 %.
* Sämtliche alten, verharzten Schmierstoffe wurden entfernt und die Mechanik frisch geschmiert.
* Die Vollautomatik funktioniert einwandfrei und leichtgängig.
* Ausgestattet mit einem Onkyo-Tonabnehmer mit einwandfreier Abtastnadel.
* Saubere Wiedergabe bis in die Innenrillen, keine hörbaren Innenrillenverzerrungen.
* Alle drei Geschwindigkeiten (33, 45 und 78 U/min) funktionieren zuverlässig.
Sofort spielbereit – anschließen, Platte auflegen und Musik genießen!
Das Gerät wurde sorgfältig geprüft und gewartet.
Ein schöner Klassiker deutscher HiFi-Technik, der nicht nur als Sammlerstück, sondern vor allem zum täglichen Musikhören geeignet ist.
This is a strong deal. At €60, a clean, working Dual CS 1216 sits below the common €65–€100 asking range for comparable examples, with some nicely presented units reaching €120. That makes the price attractive rather than merely fair, assuming “excellent” means fully operational rather than cosmetically tidy only.
The 1216 is a sturdy German idler-drive automatic with three speeds, a substantial platter, reliable record-changing mechanism, and a generally capable tonearm. It makes an enjoyable, unfussy vintage deck, especially if the cartridge and stylus are usable and the original headshell, mat, and dust cover are included. Before buying, confirm that the platter reaches speed, the arm tracks and returns correctly, and the changer completes its cycle; at €60, minor age-related servicing is acceptable, but a dead motor or seized mechanism would change the bargain considerably.
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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