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Plattenspieler DUAL 701 direct drive in Vollholzzarge.
Vollautomat. Handbücher dabei.
Das Buchenholz ist unbehandelt. Daher einfach mit Lasur oder Beize in jede beliebiege Farbe zu ändern.
Neu kalibriert, revidiert und völlig OK!
KEINE VB !
ABHOLUNG NOTWENDIG.
Versand nur auf Risiko des Käufers. Das ist ein sehr schweres Gerät!
Keine Rücknahme oder Garantie!
At €400, this is ambitious versus your local used-market anchor: it sits well above the €326 75th percentile, so it’s not priced like a bargain. Against a median of €250 and a 25th percentile of €174, the seller is asking a noticeable premium that only makes sense if the deck is especially clean, recently serviced, or includes valuable extras.
That said, the model has a strong reputation for build quality and musical, stable direct-drive performance, so a tidy example can still be a worthwhile buy for someone who wants a serious vintage table rather than a project. At this level, I’d want proof of proper speed, arm health, and a complete, original setup; if those boxes are ticked, the premium is easier to justify, but without that, this reads as a priced-up listing rather than a standout deal.
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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