Stupidity, NO.
Lack of exposure to these turntables, YOU BET.
C@NoTrasistors - OK - I've polished the contact surface on the rim (with 0000 steel wool), dressed the wheel (with 400 grit spinning it on my drill), and lubed up the spindle the idler wheel sits on. It's waaaaay more quiet, but there still remains a hint of vintage Hoover. Maybe I'm being too picky and listening for it now. I'm going to take the platter off and try to get it cleaner tho i feel i did "polish the crap out of it", as recommended. Is there something else I should focus on?
@stereofisher - I love this Dual. I've had many decks in my day - Technics DD, Thorens TDs, newer Pro-jects, etc. This is by far my favorite. It may not be as sexy and sought after as a Thorens, but I have to say I think it's way more musical. I know that sounds dumb (and that I'll probably get flamed for that). The Thorens may pull more detail out (w/the same cart) - maybe, but there's just something about the Dual that makes spinning vinyl more fun, and I do think it's more musical than any belt drive I've had (and not as fussy!). That's just my opinion and I realize it's subjective. I'm not knocking the others I've mentioned. I just personally like this one the best. I've read many of your posts - so thanks for all the sharing of info. I'd like to get my hands on a 1219 or 1229 in non working condition so I can take it a part and learn/work on it w/o worry about ruining my daily driver (which is now my 1229). If you guys have any 1219 or 1229 cadavers you're looking to part with let me know - but know that I'll be asking you a million questions too .
Thanks so much everyone.
Love my 1229. It's the only table in my house that's stayed put in a system since I got it. All others have come and gone, including some nice Thorens, etc.@NoTrasistors - OK - I've polished the contact surface on the rim (with 0000 steel wool), dressed the wheel (with 400 grit spinning it on my drill), and lubed up the spindle the idler wheel sits on. It's waaaaay more quiet, but there still remains a hint of vintage Hoover. Maybe I'm being too picky and listening for it now. I'm going to take the platter off and try to get it cleaner tho i feel i did "polish the crap out of it", as recommended. Is there something else I should focus on?
@stereofisher - I love this Dual. I've had many decks in my day - Technics DD, Thorens TDs, newer Pro-jects, etc. This is by far my favorite. It may not be as sexy and sought after as a Thorens, but I have to say I think it's way more musical. I know that sounds dumb (and that I'll probably get flamed for that). The Thorens may pull more detail out (w/the same cart) - maybe, but there's just something about the Dual that makes spinning vinyl more fun, and I do think it's more musical than any belt drive I've had (and not as fussy!). That's just my opinion and I realize it's subjective. I'm not knocking the others I've mentioned. I just personally like this one the best. I've read many of your posts - so thanks for all the sharing of info. I'd like to get my hands on a 1219 or 1229 in non working condition so I can take it a part and learn/work on it w/o worry about ruining my daily driver (which is now my 1229). If you guys have any 1219 or 1229 cadavers you're looking to part with let me know - but know that I'll be asking you a million questions too .
Thanks so much everyone.
Whenever I find one, I believe I’ll try to get one 3D printed using it as a template - hopefully that will be a plausible solution!That #$%*#ing little lever. Never comes up for sale. I have spare speed levers from 1219, and am pondering the notion of altering one to fit.
Sometimes, in spite of much effort, a wheel is just plain noisy. Usually from a warp or a flat spot. Accept Eric's generous offer. Good wheels are getting kind of rare. BTW, I used to buy them new for about three and one half dollars each from the importer.
Those were the days, my friend!Truer words have never been said. Remember $3.50 idler wheels new, and $5.00 cartridge sleds. And when these Dual classics were new, and when they were 4 and 5 year old turntables and when traded in, and $100 bought one a fully overhauled 1218 with a 30 day warranty and a good Shure installed with a new stylus. Those days are gone!