Are Dual turntables any good?

Are Dual turntables any good?

Verdict. The Dual is one of the few remaining fully automatic turntables and offers great comfort without limitations in sound. On the contrary, the finely crafted CS465 offers a colorful, concise and well-structured sound image of great liveliness. This is also due to its sophisticated MM pickup from Ortofon.

What happened to Dual turntables?

Dual went bankrupt in 1982, and was sold to French electronic manufacturer Thomson SA.

What is a Dual record player?

Dual = preserving value. From watchmaker supplier to turntable manufacturer. A DUAL TURNTABLE IS BUILT TO LAST. Dual = preserving value. From watchmaker supplier to turntable manufacturer.

Who made Dual turntable?

Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH
I can confirm that Dual is, in fact, a German company and that, more specifically, Dual’s parent company is Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, although Dual Phono GMBH is the actual company name. The company is divided into two divisions.

What was the best dual turntable made?

From what we have gathered, well, the Dual 1229 (found on eBay) and Dual 1229Q if you consider them to be one of the best dual turntables, there is not real sort of difference you can say to put one over the other.

Who is dual electronics made by?

Dual Electronics is headquartered in Heathrow, Florida and is the U.S. based subsidiary of Namsung Corporation.

When was the Dual 1219 made?

1969
1969. The new top of the range model, the Dual 1219, was the first Dual turntable to feature a platter with a diameter of 30cm. It was the first HiFi record changer using a tonearm with a twin-gimbal bearing system.

Who owns dual electronics?

Namsung Corporation
Dual Electronics is headquartered in Heathrow, Florida and is the U.S. based subsidiary of Namsung Corporation.

Is dual radio a good brand?

Dual is definitely going to be at the bottom of the list when it comes to head units…. quality, looks, performance etc. However, they are at the top of the list as far as low price. So it really comes down to what is most important to you.

When was the dual 1219 made?

What is idler drive?

The Idler-Drives Answer: a drive train system where a capstan rotates against an idler wheel, which in turn transfers the rotating energy to the platter that turns the record. Typically the capstan will be on the end of motor shaft. However, the capstan can also be remotely powered by means of a drive belt.

Who owns Jensen?

Dual Electronics Corporation
Jensen Electronics