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DUAL Plattenspieler HS 141 mit 1225
- VERKAUF WIE ABGEBILDET
- Versand gut Verpackt für 19,- möglich
Umtausch oder Rücknahme ist nicht möglich.
PRIVATVERKAUF - KEINE GARANTIE - KEINE GEWÄHRLEISTUNG
Ich schließe jegliche Sachmangelhaftung aus.
Die Haftung auf Schadenersatz wegen Verletzungen von Gesundheit, Körper oder Leben und grob
fahrlässiger und/oder vorsätzlicher Verletzungen meiner Pflichten als Verkäufer bleibt uneingeschränkt.
Ambitious but not unreasonable: €149 sits above the 75th percentile (€139) of recent EUR comparable listings, though it’s still well below the €200 (~€185) seen in some US-market deals and far above the common €25–€50 unrestored prices in Germany. If the condition is truly unknown, that premium is hard to justify unless the unit is original-owner, fully functional, and includes the right tonearm and dust cover.
The Dual 1225 is a respected late-’70s German turntable known for its sturdy AC motor, reliable auto-return, and excellent out-of-the-box sound when paired with a good cartridge. It’s a solid entry into classic belt-drive hi-fi, especially if this one is clean, unmodified, and has the original 1.3g-mass tonearm. At €149, it’s only a buy if you can confirm it runs quietly, the belt is intact, and the platter isn’t warped—otherwise, aim for the €112–€125 range.
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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