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Een in uitstekende staat verkerende dual cs418 met standaard ortofon 2m red element en een extra headshell met een goldring e3 element. Komt met 2 extra kurk/rubber matten, ludic vili platen clamp en
Unknown condition makes the price worth checking, but at €400 this CS 418 is essentially spot-on: the comparable-listing median is €402, with the middle 50% running from €401 to €422. So it is a fair market buy rather than a bargain; a clean, complete example would justify the asking price, while visible wear or a tired stylus should prompt negotiation.
The CS 418 is a capable, sensibly equipped deck: the Ortofon 2M Red is a good starting cartridge, speed selection covers 33, 45 and 78 rpm, and the switchable phono stage works with either a phono input or a standard line input. Its adjustable tracking force and anti-skating leave room for sensible cartridge upgrades, while reviews praise its balanced, detailed and musically cohesive sound. Confirm the dust cover, platter, belt and cartridge condition, and verify stable speeds before buying.
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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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