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Dual 701 als Teileträger Ersatzteil
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Compared with a typical €170 ask for a working example, this at €98 is a strong bargain—well below the €158 25th percentile for recent comparable EUR listings, and the obvious alternative at this money is usually a lesser belt-drive deck, not a classic Dual direct drive. That makes it priced like a parts donor, even before you factor in the model’s place in the hierarchy.
That’s why it still has buyer appeal: the 701 is a respected vintage table for its direct-drive stability, solid build, and serious vintage engineering, and a low-entry parts machine can be a smart route if you already have spares, know the platform, or want a restoration project. The key is the “for_parts” status: assume work is needed and value it for the plinth, motor, arm parts, or salvage potential rather than plug-and-play use.
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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