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Mint condition Dual 1229Q for your consideration. Recently serviced, this fabulous turntable sounds as good as it looks. All functions are working flawlessly. The deck was stripped down to the chassis and all parts were cleaned, lubed, and inspected, before reassembling. The plinth and the dust cover are almost flawless. The tonearm has been balanced and the legendary Shure M91ed cartridge has been installed with a new stylus. Take a look at the platter and compare it with other decks. The edge has been polished abd the nat is immaculate. Recognized by critics as one of the top ten turntables ever made, this deck just sounds fantastic!!! Take all the time you need to decide, but this turntable won't be for sale very long!! Do your research on them and you'll find out why.Thank you for looking
US$975 is ambitious for a used Dual 1229, sitting clearly above the median of US$875 and the 75th percentile of US$925 from recent comparable listings. With the asking price exceeding the top quartile, this listing is priced for a pristine or restored unit, which the unknown condition does not confirm, making it a tough compare against typical market value.
The Dual 1229 remains a top-tier idler-drive table from 1972–74, celebrated for fully automatic operation, exceptionally low wow/flutter and rumble, and a superb tonearm that delivers smooth, reliable playback. If this unit is actually in excellent or restored condition with original accessories or a quality cartridge included, the premium could be justified; otherwise, a buyer would likely find better value closer to the US$858–US$875 range where most solid examples currently trade.
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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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