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For sale: Dual - 1224 - 2-Speed Idler-Drive Turntable - CS 16 Plinth - DMS 200 Cartridge
Cosmetic condition:
The dust cover has a crack.
Technically inspected and lubricated.
The Dual 1224 is a 2-speed turntable with automatic tonearm setdown coupled to the speed selector.
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Drive: Two-pole Dual single-phase asynchronous motor
Platter: 1.45kg 270mm diameter
Speeds: 33.3 and 45rpm
Pitch control: one semitone (6%)
Wow and flutter: +-0.15%
Signal to noise ratio: 55dB weighted rumble
Tonearm: torsionally rigid tubular aluminium arm with vertical pivot mounting, horizontal self-adjusting pivot mounting
Pickup head: removable
Stylus pressure: continuously variable from 0-8g
Dimensions (L35xW30xH14): xxcmWeight: Kg 5Volts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.Will ship to the USA as well. We ship DDP bases (Delivery Dutie Paid)-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max)
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either lightly ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
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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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