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Offered is „Turntable CS 418, Black colour, new device“ by Dual as new device from the category „Pick-up“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5092454325 ends on 31.10.2026 at 10:58 o'clock.
This one lands in the sweet spot: at €425 it sits just under the recent median of €432 and inside the tight current spread, so it reads as a fair buy rather than a bargain-bin score. For a clean used example, that’s a sensible price in today’s market.
The appeal here is the straightforward, low-fuss automatic turntable formula: easy setup, decent day-to-day usability, and a good fit for someone who wants reliable vinyl playback without chasing vintage headaches. If it’s complete with the original cartridge, dust cover, and a quiet start/stop cycle, it becomes an even better buy; at this price, I’d want confirmation that the belt, speed stability, and tonearm function are all solid.
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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