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Verkaufe einen gebrauchten Dual DT 400 USB in gutem Zustand.
Der Plattenspieler funktioniert einwandfrei und kann vor Ort getestet werden.
Die Haube hat altersübliche Gebrauchsspuren (siehe Bilder).
* Vollautomatischer Plattenspieler
* USB-Anschluss
* Technisch einwandfrei
* Gebrauchtzustand
* Vor Ort testbar
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The timing is fine here: this is a current Dual entry-level automatic deck, so there’s no big “obsolete but collectible” premium to worry about, just whether you’re paying sensibly for a clean, working example. At €100, it looks fair to slightly good rather than a steal; for this class of used automatic turntable, that’s about where a tidy, functioning sample usually wants to sit.
What makes it worth considering is the convenience: the fully automatic arm return and stop are the sort of daily-use features that keep these decks genuinely practical, and Dual’s easy-operation format has a solid reputation for being beginner-friendly without feeling flimsy. In excellent condition, the upside is a low-fuss bedroom or office turntable that should be ready to use with minimal drama. I’d still confirm the cartridge, platter mat, and that the auto cycle runs cleanly, but at €100 this reads as a sensible buy, not a stretch.
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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