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Are Dual turntables any good?

If so, what vintage? Are they tweakable?

I saw a Dual at the flea market this weekend. Should have wrote down which one it was. I'll check back next week. I'm thinking the table is from the early 80s.

Been looking around for cheap tables to tinker with and perhaps learn something.
plinko
plinko OP
256 posts
 
Thanks to both of you for the info.

Which country is Dual from (back then)? My gf's parents had one and they are from Germany. Just curious.

If it's one of these models and I can talk the guy into a better deal then I'll pick it up. Need one for the basement anyways.
7671
163 posts
 
Yes, the old turntables were made in Germany.
prlscs
40 posts
 
Another belt-drive Dual to consider is the 1245. I owned one for a long time without any trouble. I used it with a Shure V15 III. I then progressed to the new AR table and then to a Sota Saphire III, which I still use today.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I owned a 505-3, or was it a 503-5? Honestly don't recall but it was a nice belt drive that always peformed well. Try this web site for a lot of good info on vintage Dual tables: http://www.compassnet.com/concept/tableinx.htm
rwwear
2,873 posts
 
I believe the 701 is the most popular and sells for the most. I have a CS-5000 but I don't use it.
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