Dual Turntables

Can anyone tell me the "pick of the litter" from the stable of Dual? I'm interested in trying one of their tables.

lindisfarne08-04-2009 10:56am

normansizemore Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 601 posts 08-10-2009 at 04:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dual 1229, or a 1219.... My 1229 has a Grace 747 tone arm, it is the best table I have ever had. Blew the pants off of my $$$$$ Linn LP12. If you need assistance rebuilding one, I can help. I have done six now for friends.
banerjba Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 82 posts 08-11-2009 at 08:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own 505-2 (belt drive, 1984), 506 (belt drive, 1980), and 1228 (idler drive 1974). Also previously a 515 (belt drive 1986) and 721 (direct drive, 1977). Avoid the ones with the plastic bases. 505-2 was the giant killer budget table back in the 1980s. Use with an Ortofon OM10 or Nagaoka MP11/110 and you'll have a very nice deck for little money. Older idler drive models sound great too. Our direct drive 721 sounded great but they are hard to get serviced. Duals are good but a Rega or high quality Japanese direct drive may sound better.
frankiepo9 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 01-25-2011 at 04:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete www.fixmydual.com for repairs.