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Dual CS-505-2 Vintage Turntable Belt Drive Record Player RCA Outputs
Brand: Dual
Model: CS-505-2
Type: Belt Drive Turntable
Outputs: RCA
Drive: Belt
Speeds: 33, 45 RPM
Good working order with some light surface scratches on the dust cover. Please see photos. The player is in full working order with good stylus (Ortofon/Dual Original) and has just had an electrical service from Wilkinsons Hifi. We will pack with great care to ensure safe shipping.
Are you happy paying US$191 for a deck that recent comparable listings put right around the middle of the market? With a median of US$180 and a 25th–75th percentile band of US$175–US$185, this is slightly above typical but still close enough to fair rather than a stretch.
The appeal here is the model’s long-standing reputation as a well-sorted, easy-to-live-with belt-drive with good speed stability and a musical, unfussy presentation. In good condition, it’s the kind of used table that can be a smart buy if you want a classic German turntable without chasing collector pricing; I’d just want confirmation that the arm cueing, auto-return, and platter/belt behavior are all healthy before paying top-of-range money.
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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