When was the dual 1219 made?

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.

Is a dual 1219 a good turntable?

The best Dual ever! The 1219 is one of earlier top-models Dual made, and in my opinion the best Dual idler-driven turntable ever built. However, some of the 1219 motors tend to be noisy as was the scenario with my Dual. Installed a Dual 1218 motor and it runs absolutely stable and silent.

What happened to dual turntables?

Dual went bankrupt in 1982, and was sold to French electronic manufacturer Thomson SA. Dual Phono GmbH, i.e. the Dual line of turntables, which were acquired by the German company Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, which has continued to produce them in the Black Forest town of St. Georgen.

Are vintage dual turntables any good?

The Duals sound good, their heavy platters steady and solid. The Dual medium/ low mass arms will accept just about any cartridge without any resonance or mistracking problems. The arm bearings are very low friction and will last many lifetimes.

Are dual turntables 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.

How good is a Dual 1229 turntable?

Quite simply one of the very best automatic turntables of all time. One that’s properly maintained (mainly kept clean and correctly lubricated) has creamy smooth operation, totally inaudible rumble, and rock steady speed.

Do they still make dual turntables?

Dual ‘CS’: affordably audiophile Here you get German design, German engineering and an excellent balance of quality, ease of use and affordability. There are currently ten models in the Dual CS range, each of which offers an impressive balance of proven technology, expert craftsmanship and user-friendly convenience.

When was dual turntables founded?

Dual turntables were invented in 1927 and this one now on exhibit at RESPECT: Hip Hop Style & Wisdom is a first edition from 1928.

What were the best dual turntables?

For an automatic turntable, the Dual 1229 turntable can be said to be one of the best dual turntables that is most meticulously designed with high standard of reliability.

Does a dual 1229 have a preamp?

Re: Need some help with a Dual 1229q Older integrated amps will have a phono preamp built in. If a radio tuner is included, it is called a receiver.