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Since 1982.

-VINTAGE DUAL STEREO TURNTABLES
PHOTO / REFERENCE GALLERY OF
VINTAGE / USED UNITS -
- SOLD UNITS - 

Photo / Reference gallery of vintage DUAL Turntables  / Phonographs that we have had in the past that have been sold. Keep checking as more vintage Dual / United Audio Record Players will be added periodically. Used vintage Dual / United Audio stereo turntables phonographs record players / turntables Dual CS-505, CS-506, CS-528, CS-604, CS-606, CS-626, CS-1019, CS-1210, CS-1215, 1225, 1228, 1229, 1229Q, 1237, 1249, 1257, 1268, CS-741Q. All photos and text, are copyrighted and protected as stated at bottom of page. Keep checking as more vintage Dual / United Audio turntables will be added periodically.
 

    

               NEW LISTING 10/13/16
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warranty
RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE DUAL STEREO TURNTABLE
DUAL CS-505-2
QUARTER MANUAL
SUPER-QUIET BELT DRIVE
 MADE IN WEST GERMANY
 Circa 1985-89
SOLD 3/15/19
SHIPPING TO KYLE IN TEXAS

ü Our technician has completely and EXTENSIVELY gone through and 'Certified' this unit which involves disassembly (not an easy task on this table), cleaning inside and out, COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLING, cleaning and re-lubricating internal mechanisms and the balance of efforts listed below. Total technician time to restore 6+ hrs.

ü  Entire table disassembled (see above 'bench photos')

ü Disassembly of 'Arm Lift / Cue Mechanism', cleaned and re-lubed

ü Auto-Stop mechanism adjusted and tested

ü Head-shell carriage contacts burnished (both sides)

ü Tested / analyzed and passed for motor noise and 60Hz hum.

ü Rubber mat still supple and flexible with no hardening. Lays flat w/ no 'bubbles'.

ü Table got one of our last 'official' Dual pitch control belts!!

ü Speed control / belt adjusted for 'center point'

ü Speed checked and verified for accuracy with both internal strobe and the shop calibrated strobe disc.

ü  Platter tested for 'true flat' and no 'run-out' (we had one with 'run-out', that required a new platter).

ü We also installed and a new, Ortofon OM-14, elliptically cut Diamond stylus on the Ortofon OM-10 magnetic cartridge and optimized the tone arm for it. (If you prefer an up-grade you may also choose from our selection of new Audio Technica cartridges that we can also set up and ship with it for the additional cartridge cost.)
You can readily connect this table to any receiver, Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or a Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

ü Unit tested with our myriad of test records, one of which included; Shures' 'Cartridge Obstacle Course' record

ü Unit test played through 20+ LP’s flawlessly

You can readily connect this table to any receiver, Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or a Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits. Again, this table looks and works great!!
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Again, we have had the table completely gone through, rolling the clock back about 30 years. Table functions perfectly. Again, has a few battle scars, but mechanically is sound. This one is all about performance. Measures 16.75" wide x 14.75" deep x 6" tall. Includes an 'e' copy / pdf download of the Dual 505-2 owners / users / instruction manual, a copy of the sales brochure, and a copy of the Dual 505-2 Service manual if the purchaser so desires. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty.
DUAL 505-2 STEREO TURNTABLE
Cond. 8+ (without dustcover)
SOLD 3/15/19
SHIPPING TO KYLE IN TEXAS

w/ Ortofon 'Concord', Elliptically cut  Diamond stylus cartridge installed
 

To connect to computer for burning CD's or to a modern A/V receiver that does not have phono inputs, just order one of our inexpensive $42.99 Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

(Above text, in it's entirety, property of www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright Information' page for details)
 

 

 

 

    

           NEW LISTING 12/11/18
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warranty
RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE DUAL STACKER / CHANGER TURNTABLE
DUAL 1214
DUAL STACKER / CHANGER / FULLY AUTOMATIC
IDLER WHEEL DRIVE
3-SPEED TURNTABLE
PLAYS 78'S TOO!
 MADE IN WEST GERMANY
#...8160
Circa 1974-76
SOLD 3/2/19
SHIPPING TO MICHAEL IN WISCONSIN
ü  Our technician has completely gone through and 'Certified' this unit, cleaning inside and out, lubricating mechanism, adjusting tone arm lead out and testing performance.
 
ü Entire automatic mechanism COMPLETELY disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed, (never an easy task on 'auto' turntables) including; the 'Actuating Slide and Pawl', and both plates.

ü 'Speed Change' mechanism disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed

ü All internal rubber parts reconditioned including, of course, the idler wheel.

ü Drive motor completely disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed.

ü Steuerpimpel glider pad in fine shape, and fully operational
 
ü Platter bearing disassembled, cleaned of old lube and re-lubed.
 
ü Gimbal bearing, counter weight and anti-skating all adjusted and verified for accuracy.
 
ü Tone arm Lead-In and Lead-Out.
 
ü Tone arm bearing perfectly smooth in operation.

ü Idler position centered for more positive speed positioning w/ selector.

ü Original Dual Changer / Stacker Spindle inspected, re-lubed with 'dry lube' and EXTENSIVELY tested on multiple tables (see below)

ü Original platter mat warp & bubble free.

ü Proprietary Dual 'cartridge sled' inspected, and had both mating contact sets burnished (primarily to address 60Hz hum)

ü Excel, ES-70S 'magnetic' cartridge. Tracking and Bias force also re-set to 2g.

ü Tested / analyzed and passed for motor noise and 60Hz hum.

ü Speed checked and verified for accuracy with technician's factory test strobe disc.
 
ü He also did an 'orbital buff' to the dustcover and it looks GREAT! Has crack at rear corner that HAS been 'plastic welded' solidly back (looks bad, but solid now).

ü Table cosmetics detailed.

ü Real, Teak Wood veneer base structurally solid. Veneer just had a fresh coat of Lemon Oil.

ü Unit tested with our myriad of test records, one of which included; Shures' 'Cartridge Obstacle Course' record

Restoration entailed approx 6+ hrs w/ followed with about MANY hours of testing w/ many albums (mostly because we enjoyed having a 'quality' changer on one of the test stations to listen to).

As this turntable has a 'magnetic cartridge' (unlike most 'stacker / changers' which have 'crystal / ceramic / piezo' pickups) you can readily connect this table to any receiver or Integrated amplifier input. For a basic system, or wanting to get introduced or re-introduced to stacking vinyl records, this is a great table.

You can readily connect this table to any receiver (including 'modern / A/V / Home Theater receivers) or Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or an external Phono Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

 Plays 16, 33, 45 & 78 RPM records. Selects 7", 10" or 12" record size. As stated above, this table has had EXTENSIVE refurb / restore work. Cosmetically, the table looks great.
 Again, our turntable tech has completely and EXTENSIVELY gone through this table (total tech time 6 hours).  
Following, and ONLY DUE TO the above restoration / refurbishment, the table starts as it should, and end's as it should with no 'end groove hang up'!  (While Dual purports stacks of 5 LPs as 'typical', normally you should typically only get about 3-4 on a stack with no issues, and you won't always get '6' to work, but... this table, #8160 was test played thru 30+ cycles and tested thru multiple stacks, with 6X LP's stacked with no issues!!! Occasionally you'll have a record 'hang up' or 'double drop', but that's almost always due to errantly drilled, elliptical or center holes that are 'too tight' in one of the records.
 Overall the table works beautifully and all functions now work GREAT! We also re-installed the 'Excell', ES-70S cartridge and optimized the table for it.  (If you prefer an up-grade you may also choose from our selection of new Audio Technica cartridges that we can also set up and ship with it for the additional cartridge cost.) You can readily connect this table to any receiver, Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or a Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits. Again, this table looks near new and works great!!
 
First DUAL 1214, fully automatic changer phonograph. This is the first "Dual 1214" that we've had in over 20 years that we've restored (due to finally having a technician that's up to the task). Very nice Dual 1214 Stacker / Changer / Single play, Fully-Automatic turntable. Very difficult to 'break' one of these.
These are very well built turntables featuring an adjustable speed belt drive platter, but here's the VERY IMPORTANT POINT about the 1214.  It is one of the few Dual models, offering 'adjustable platter speed' that does NOT utilize a 'toothed belt'. It uses a 'tapered' motor drive pulley. The original 'Toothed' belts, utilized by Dual on MANY of their turntables are now 'UNOBTAINIUM' now, and any of the original / NOS ones still floating around are likely 'dry rotted' and useless. We've tried 'O-rings' (both single and double) with limited success. NOT to worry on this model as it doesn't use that system at all (and that is VERY important).

Again, as previously stated, the table has just been completely gone through by our senior turntable technician and is "Ready to Go"! Following refurbishment / and final inspection / sign off, the table has gone thru a minimum of 30 play cycles, including a minimum of 6 plays of 6x record stacks. Again, the only cosmetic issue is the repaired crack in the dust cover (see photos above). You will not be disappointed in this table for all around use. Includes 'e-copy' / pdf download of the Dual 1214 Owners / Users manual, and the Service manual if the purchaser desires. Comes with "Stacker / Changer" tall spindle and 'Short / Single Play' spindle. Measures 18" wide x 16" deep x 9" tall and weighs a heavy 16 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty.
DUAL 1214 #...8160
Cond. 8.5+
SOLD 3/2/19
SHIPPING TO MICHAEL IN WISCONSIN

Including 'Square-edged Dust Cover'

To connect to computer for burning CD's or to a modern A/V receiver that does not have phono inputs, just order one of our inexpensive $42.99 Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

(Above text, in it's entirety, property of www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright Information' page for details)
 
 

 

       

warranty

RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE DUAL STACKER / CHANGER TURNTABLE
DUAL 1219
FULLY AUTOMATIC
STACKER / CHANGER 
IDLER WHEEL DRIVE
TURNTABLE
PLAYS 78'S TOO!
 MADE IN WEST GERMANY
#...2184
'Square-edged Dust Cover'
Circa 1970-72
for sale
SOLD 12/20/17
SHIPPING TO ARIZONA

ü  Our technician has completely gone through and 'Certified' this unit, cleaning inside and out, lubricating mechanism, adjusting tone arm lead out and testing performance.
 
ü Entire automatic mechanism COMPLETELY disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed, (never an easy task on 'auto' turntables) including; the 'Actuating Slide and Pawl', and both plates.

ü 'Speed Change' mechanism disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed

ü All internal rubber parts reconditioned including, of course, the idler wheel.

ü Drive motor completely disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed.

ü Steuerpimpel replaced (this is a 'MUST DO')

ü Steuerpimpel glider pad in fine shape, and fully operational
 
ü Platter bearing disassembled, cleaned of old lube and re-lubed.
 
ü Gimbal bearing, counter weight and anti-skating all adjusted and verified for accuracy.
 
ü Tone arm Lead-In and Lead-Out.
 
ü Tone arm bearing perfectly smooth in operation.

ü Idler position centered for more positive speed positioning w/ selector.

ü Original Dual Changer / Stacker Spindle inspected, re-lubed with 'dry lube' and EXTENSIVELY tested on multiple tables (see below)

ü Burnished RCA output connectors under chassis

ü He also replaced the anemic, factory RCA cables, with some much higher grade, fully shielded interlink cables, w/ 24kt gold RCA connectors.

ü Original platter mat warp & bubble free.

ü Re-glue, and Lemon Oil Teak wood veneer case / base

ü Proprietary Dual 'cartridge sled' inspected, and had both mating contact sets burnished (primarily to address 60Hz hum)

ü New Shure M91-E, Elliptically cut, Diamond Stylus, installed on the Shure 'magnetic' cartridge. Tracking and Bias force also re-set to 2g.

ü Tested / analyzed and passed for motor noise and 60Hz hum.

ü Speed checked and verified for accuracy with technician's factory test strobe disc.
 
ü He also did an 'orbital buff' to the dustcover and it looks GREAT! Has cracks at each rear corner that have been 'plastic welded' solidly back.

ü Table cosmetics detailed.

ü Unit tested with our myriad of test records, one of which included; Shures' 'Cartridge Obstacle Course' record

Restoration entailed approx 19+ hrs w/ followed with about MANY hours of testing w/ many albums (mostly because we enjoyed having a 'quality' changer on one of the test stations to listen to).

As this turntable has a 'magnetic cartridge' (unlike most 'stacker / changers' which have 'crystal / ceramic / piezo' pickups) you can readily connect this table to any receiver or Integrated amplifier input. For a basic system, or wanting to get introduced or re-introduced to stacking vinyl records, this is a great table.

You can readily connect this table to any receiver (including 'modern / A/V / Home Theater receivers) or Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or an external Phono Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

 Plays 16, 33, 45 & 78 RPM records. Selects 7", 10" or 12" record size. As stated above, this table has had EXTENSIVE refurb / restore work. Cosmetically, the table looks great.
 Again, our turntable tech has completely and EXTENSIVELY gone through this table (total tech time ~17+ hours).  
Following, and ONLY DUE TO the above restoration / refurbishment, the table starts as it should, and end's as it should with no 'end groove hang up'!  (While Dual purports stacks of 5 LPs as 'typical', normally you should typically only get about 3-4 on a stack with no issues, and you won't always get '6' to work, but... this table, #2184 was test played thru 25+ cycles and tested thru multiple stacks, with 6X LP's stacked with no issues!!! Occasionally you'll have a record 'hang up' or 'double drop', but that's almost always due to errantly drilled, elliptical or center holes that are 'too tight' in one of the records.
 Overall the table works beautifully and all functions now work GREAT! We also re-installed a Shure cartridge with a brand new M91-E stylus and optimized the table for it.  (If you prefer an up-grade you may also choose from our selection of new Audio Technica cartridges that we can also set up and ship with it for the additional cartridge cost.)
 

Again, as previously stated, the table has just been completely gone through by our senior turntable technician and is "Ready to Go"! Following refurbishment / and final inspection / sign off, the table has gone thru a minimum of 25 play cycles, including a minimum of 6 plays of 6x record stacks. You will not be disappointed in this table for all around use. Comes with "Stacker / Changer" tall spindle and 'short / single play' spindle and a pair of 'up-graded' RCA interlinks. Measures 18" wide x 16" deep x 9" tall and weighs a heavy 16 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty.
DUAL 1219 #...2184
Cond. 8.5+
SOLD 12/20/17
SHIPPING TO ARIZONA

Including 'Square-edged Dust Cover'

To connect to computer for burning CD's or to a modern A/V receiver that does not have phono inputs, just order one of our inexpensive $42.99 Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

(Above text, in it's entirety, property of www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright Information' page for details)
 

  

      

        NEW LISTING 4/8/08
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warranty
DUAL / UNITED AUDIO
STEREO TURNTABLE
1229Q
FULLY AUTOMATIC
STEREO
IDLER WHEEL DRIVE
TURNTABLE
 PLAYS 78'S TOO!
W/ DUST COVER
SOLD 5/23/08
w/ new AT Elliptical Diamond stylus cartridge installed-
 

            

      

         NEW LISTING 11/6/19
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warranty
RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE DUAL STACKER / CHANGER TURNTABLE
DUAL 1237
FULLY AUTOMATIC
STACKER / CHANGER 
BELT DRIVE TURNTABLE
MADE IN GERMANY
#...4011
Circa 1977-79'ish
SOLD 9/28/2020
SHIPPED TO THOMAS IN CALIFORNIA

ü  Our technician has completely gone through and 'Certified' this unit, cleaning inside and out, lubricating mechanism, adjusting tone arm lead out and testing performance.
 
ü Entire automatic mechanism COMPLETELY disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed, (never an easy task on 'auto' turntables) including; the 'Actuating Slide and Pawl', and both plates.

ü Drive motor completely disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed.

ü Toothed 'Pitch Belt' overlaid with additional belt material for years of trouble free service

ü Toothed 'Pitch Belt' re-positioned correctly for equal + or - adjustment from 'center' position.

ü Steuerpimpel replaced (this is a 'MUST DO')

ü Steuerpimpel replaced AGAIN following initial refurb / service, as the first replacement was 'noisy' thus requiring a different style from the first

ü Steuerpimpel glider pad 'burnished' and now in fine shape, and fully operational with good 'grip'
 
ü Platter bearing disassembled, cleaned of old lube and re-lubed.
 
ü Gimbal bearing, counter weight and anti-skating all adjusted and verified for accuracy.
 
ü Tone arm Lead-In and Lead-Out adjusted via modification
 
ü Tone arm bearing perfectly smooth in operation.

ü Fresh, new #238832 main platter flat belt installed

ü 'Manual Stop' function repaired / restored traced to mechanism early in the 'stop chain' of events. Required replacement of linkage parts for a donor 1237 we had

ü Original Dual Changer / Stacker Spindle inspected, re-lubed with 'dry lube' and EXTENSIVELY tested on multiple tables (see below)

ü Adjusted tone-arm 'lift height' to clear 6 LP's when stacked

ü He also replaced the anemic, factory RCA cables, with some much higher grade, 100% fully shielded, 'Acoustic Research' brand interlink cables, w/ 24kt gold RCA connectors.

ü Table cosmetics detailed.
 
ü Original platter mat warp & bubble free.

ü Speed checked and verified for accuracy with technician's factory test strobe disc.

ü He also did 3-stage, 8-sided buff to the dustcover and it looks decent with still a few deeper scratches / striations and multiple edge 'tics'. No cracks, splits or large chips (just the small tics along the edges)

ü Unit tested with our myriad of test records, one of which included; Shures' 'Cartridge Obstacle Course' record

Restoration entailed approx 20+ hrs w/ followed with about MANY hours of testing w/ many albums (mostly because we enjoyed having a 'quality' changer on one of the test stations to listen to).

As this turntable has an ADC, QLM-32 mkIII, 'magnetic cartridge' (unlike most 'stacker / changers' which have 'crystal / ceramic / piezo' pickups) you can readily connect this table to any receiver or Integrated amplifier input. For a basic system, or wanting to get introduced or re-introduced to stacking vinyl records, this is a great table.

Again, our turntable tech has completely and EXTENSIVELY gone through this table (total tech time ~20+ hours).  
Following, and ONLY DUE TO the above restoration / refurbishment, the table starts as it should, and end's as it should with no 'end groove hang up'!  (While Dual purports stacks of 5 LPs as 'typical', normally you should typically only get about 3-4 on a stack with no issues, and you won't always get '6' to work, but... this table, #4011 was test played thru 12+ cycles and tested thru multiple stacks, with 6X LP's stacked with no issues!!! Occasionally you'll have a record 'hang up' or 'double drop', but that's almost always due to errantly drilled, elliptical or center holes that are 'too tight' in one of the records.
Classic, well built, Dual 1237, Belt drive, Fully-Automatic, Changer / Stacker stereo turntable! Cast Aluminum platter to reduce resonance for quieter performance. Suspended "sub-chassis" Plinth with platter and tone-arm coupled separately for damping outside vibrations. Ultra-Low mass, straight tone arm. This is one of only three "Dual 1237s" that we've had in over 20 years that we've restored (due to finally again having a technician that's up to the task).


Again, as previously stated, the table has just been completely gone through by our senior turntable technician and is "Ready to Go"! Following refurbishment / and final inspection / sign off, the table has gone thru a minimum of 12+ play cycles, including a minimum of 6 plays of 6x record stacks. You will not be disappointed in this table for all around use. Comes with "Stacker / Changer" tall spindle and 'short / single play' spindle and a pair of 'up-graded' RCA interlinks. Also comes with pdf / e-copy of 1237a (similar model) owners / users manual. Measures 16.5" wide x 14.5" deep x 7.25" tall and weighs a heavy 13 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
DUAL 1237 #...4011
Cond. 8.5
SOLD 9/28/2020
SHIPPED TO THOMAS IN CALIFORNIA

Including Cartridge, Tall / Stacker Spindle, Single-Play Spindle and Dust Cover

To connect to computer for burning CD's or to a modern A/V receiver that does not have phono inputs, just order one of our inexpensive $42.99 Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

(Above text, in it's entirety, property of www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright Information' page for details)
 

 

 

               

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warranty
SERVICED / RESTORED / REFURBISHED
DUAL 1242  STACKER / CHANGER
 FULLY AUTOMATIC BELT DRIVE TURNTABLE
SOLD

 

         

NEW LISTING 9/3/2021
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warranty
RESTORED / REFURBISHED / FULLY SERVICED
VINTAGE DUAL 1242
FULLY AUTOMATIC STACKER / CHANGER & / OR SINGLE-PLAY TURNTABLE
VARIO-BELT DRIVE
 MADE IN WEST GERMANY
#...0527
Circa 1978-79
SOLD 10/13/2021
SHIPPING TO DAVID IN FLORIDA

Original observations; "No platter movement under it's own power. 'Automatic' arm functions very stiff when platter was manually manipulated due to varnished / stiff lubes. Belt stretched. Style broken off, and cartridge has hum, even with ground wire connected. Closed crack near dust cover hinge area. Pitch belt broken....All typical of 40-50 year old Duals"

ü  Our technician has completely gone through and 'Certified' this unit, cleaning inside and out, lubricating mechanism, adjusting tone arm lead out and testing performance.
 
ü Entire automatic mechanism COMPLETELY disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed, (never an easy task on 'auto' turntables) including; the 'Actuating Slide and Pawl', and both plates.

ü 'Speed Change' mechanism disassembled, de-greased, cleaned and re-lubed

ü All internal rubber parts reconditioned including, of course, the idler wheel.

ü #SM_860-1 Drive motor completely disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed.

ü Steuerpimpel replaced (this is a 'MUST DO')

ü Steuerpimpel glider pad in fine shape, and fully operational
 
ü Platter bearing disassembled, cleaned of old lube and re-lubed.
 
ü Gimbal bearing, counter weight and anti-skating all adjusted and verified for accuracy.
 
ü Tone arm Lead-In and Lead-Out.
 
ü Tone arm bearing perfectly smooth in operation.

ü Pitch mechanism belt replaced w/ #42-085

ü Original Dual Changer / Stacker Spindle inspected, re-lubed with 'dry lube' and EXTENSIVELY tested on multiple tables (see below)

ü He also replaced the anemic, factory RCA cables, with some much higher grade, fully / 100% shielded braids, interlink cables, w/ 24kt gold RCA connectors. The original RCA resin paper connection board was removed and the cable wires were soldered directly to tone-arm wires. 

ü AC / Mains lead replaced and ground wire installed and strain relieved properly

ü Re-mounted chassis in case w/ lock working properly

ü Table cosmetics detailed.

ü Crack near hinge area of dust cover plastic welded and is now solid enough to keep cover up.

ü Dust cover buffed for improved appearance, but is not 'perfect'. Still has a few 'battle scars', but with the welded rear cracks is perfectly servicable (actually looks very nice for 45 years old).
 
ü Original platter mat warp & bubble free.

ü Proprietary Dual 'cartridge sled' replaced, and had both mating contact sets burnished  (primarily to address 60Hz hum)

ü New Audio-Technica AT-95e, cartridge with Elliptically cut, Diamond Stylus, installed. Tracking and Bias force also re-set to 2.0g.

ü Tested / analyzed and passed for motor noise and 60Hz hum (once cartridge 'sled' was replaced and had contacts burnished!).

ü Speed checked and verified for accuracy with technician's factory test strobe disc.

ü Unit tested with our myriad of test records, one of which included; Shures' 'Cartridge Obstacle Course' record

Restoration entailed approx 11+ hrs w/ followed with about MANY hours of testing w/ many albums (mostly because we enjoyed having a 'quality' changer on one of the test stations to listen to).

As this turntable has a 'magnetic cartridge' (unlike most 'stacker / changers' which have 'crystal / ceramic / piezo' pickups) you can readily connect this table to any receiver or Integrated amplifier input. For a basic system, or wanting to get introduced or re-introduced to stacking vinyl records, this is a great table.

You can readily connect this table to any receiver (including 'modern / A/V / Home Theater receivers) or Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or an external Phono Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

 Plays 33 & 45 RPM records. Auto-Selects 7" or 12" record size based on speed selected (can be manually over ridden if you have 45 RPM LP's or LP 7" records. As stated above, this table has had EXTENSIVE refurb / restore work (total tech time ~11+ hours). Cosmetically, the table looks great.

Following, and ONLY DUE TO the above restoration / refurbishment, the table starts as it should, and end's as it should with no 'end groove hang up'!  (While Dual purports stacks of 5 LPs as 'typical', normally you should typically only get about 3-4 on a stack with no issues, and you won't always get '6' to work, but... this table, #0527 was test played thru 25+ cycles and tested thru multiple stacks, with 6X LP's stacked with no issues!!! Occasionally you'll have a record 'hang up' or 'double drop', but that's almost always due to errantly drilled, elliptical or center holes that are 'too tight' in one of the records.
 Overall the table works beautifully and all functions now work GREAT! We also re-installed a New Audio-Technica AT-95e, cartridge with Elliptically cut, Diamond Stylus,  and optimized the table for it.   (If you prefer an up-grade you may also choose from our selection of new Audio Technica cartridges that we can also set up and ship with it for the additional cartridge cost.) You can readily connect this table to any receiver, Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or a Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just find an inexpensive Phono Pre-Amp (typically $35-$50). Again, this table looks near new and works great!!
 
Service and Ready-To-Go DUAL 1242, fully automatic changer phonograph. While we've had a number of Dual tables over the past 24 years that we've restored (due to finally having a technician that's up to the task) this is the first 1242. We've actually owned it for years, but just got around to restoring it.

DUAL 1242 Features:
 



Again, as previously stated, the table has just been completely gone through by our senior turntable technician and is "Ready to Go"! Following refurbishment / and final inspection / sign off, the table has gone thru a minimum of 25 play cycles, including a minimum of 6 plays of 6x record stacks. You will not be disappointed in this table for all around use. Comes with "Stacker / Changer" tall spindle and 'short / single play' spindle and a pair of 'up-graded' RCA interlinks. Measures 16.5" wide x 14.5" deep x 7" tall and weighs a 14 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty.
DUAL 1242 #...0527
Cond. 8.5+++ (excluding dust cover condition)
SOLD 10/13/2021
SHIPPING TO DAVID IN FLORIDA

Including NEW AT cartridge and Dust Cover

(Above text, in it's entirety, property of www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright Information' page for details)
 


 
 

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                  NEW LISTING 8/14/07
warranty
 DUAL
 1249
 FULLY AUTOMATIC
 STACKER / CHANGER
 BELT DRIVE
 TURNTABLE
SOLD 12/15/07

             NEW LISTING 10/13/16
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  warranty
RESTORED / REFURBISHED
DUAL CS-621 STEREO TURNTABLE
FULLY-AUTOMATIC / DIRECT DRIVE
W/ GRADO ZT+ CARTRIDGE!!!
#...9162
Circa early 77-78
Made in Germany
 for sale
SOLD 6/13/17
SHIPPING TO WISCONSIN
ü  Our technician has completely gone through and 'Certified' this unit, cleaning inside and out, lubricating mechanism, adjusting tone arm lead out and testing performance. Total tech time invested ~ 10 hours! 
 
ü  Entire internal 'Auto' mechanisms COMPLETELY disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed (never an easy task on 'auto' turntables).
 
ü  Platter spindle disassembled, cleaned of old lube and re-lubed.
 
ü  Gimbal bearing, counter weight and anti-skating all adjusted and verified for accuracy.
 
ü  Tone arm Lead-In and Lead-Out.
 
ü  Tone arm bearing perfectly smooth in operation.
 
ü  New 'Steuerpimpel' installed into return mechanism, for years of trouble-free service.

ü  Internal 'speed control' pots cleaned and adjusted for 'center' position on 'user / external' controls
 
ü  Speed checked and verified for accuracy with technician's factory test strobe disc against built-in strobe.
 
ü  Original rubber mat, still supple and flexible with no hardening.
 
ü  Original dust cover just had a fresh, 3-stage buff and looks decent, but has a few battle scars, including a couple of previously welded cracks at the rear (see photos above)
 
ü  Original dustcover hinges adjusted and now hold it upright as well
 
ü  Grado ZT+, Eliptically cut diamond stylus, Magnetic Cartridge re-installed

ü  RCA Output cables replaced with 'fully braided', audiophile quality cables, with 24k Gold Plated Connectors (see photos above)

ü  'World AC Power' checked / adjusted for 'North American' AC power (can be changed for other countries if desired internally)
 
 We re-installed the Grado ZT+, Eliptically cut diamond stylus, Magnetic Cartridge and optimized the tone arm for it (If you prefer an up-grade you may also choose from our selection of new Audio Technica cartridges that we can also set up and ship with it for the additional cartridge cost.)
 You can readily connect this table to any receiver, Integrated amplifier with a standard magnetic phono input, or a Pre-amp. To connect to computer for burning CD's just order one of our inexpensive Phono Pre-Amps and cable kits.

ü Cartridge / head shell ‘overhang’ adjusted using shop calibration scale.

ü Tested / analyzed and passed for motor noise and 60Hz hum.

ü Unit tested with our myriad of test records, one of which included; Shures' 'Cartridge Obstacle Course' record

ü Unit test cycled through 12+ LP’s flawlessly
 
 Following the above technical restore work, this table works and sounds great! With the exception of some dust cover issues, (see above photos) it looks great as well. One HUGE feature about this table over other Dual's is that it uses 'electronic' motor speed controls, and NOT the obsolete pitch control belt that Dual used on many vintage tables.

Beautiful condition Dual CS-621 Fully-automatic turntable. Following the above mentioned, 7 hours of tech time, it's a very well running, 'direct-drive' turntable...
 Will include an ‘e’ copy / pdf download of the Dual CS-621 Owners / users manual, Service manual and brochure if desired.  Measures 17" wide x 13.5" deep x 6.5" tall and weighs 10 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty.
RESTORED / REFURBISHED Dual CS-621 STEREO TURNTABLE
Cond. 8.5+ (excepting dust cover condition mentioned above)
SOLD 6/13/17
SHIPPING TO WISCONSIN
 
  W/ GRADO ZT+ Cartridge & Dust Cover


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NEW LISTING 5/20/09
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warranty
DUAL
STEREO TURNTABLE
CS 1268 CS1268
#...2898
FULLY AUTOMATIC
CHANGER / STACKER
BELT DRIVE
 MADE IN WEST GERMANY
Circa 1981-82
SOLD 7/8/09
w/ dust cover
 & Empire Elliptical Diamond stylus cartridge installed