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    Dual 1229 - speed issues

    Hello all, I’ve been in the process of rebuilding my Dual 1229 for a while now. I’m at a point where I am beyond frustrated however as I just can’t get this thing right. I’ve been chasing down an issue with the speed for a while now. It is very inconsistent. I will have it dialed in just right...
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    Hello from SW Montana

    Just joined & this is 1st post. I'm a retired project manager from the O&G industry and I live alone in a remote part of SW Montana. I was looking for an interesting indoor hobby to help the boredom of a long Montana winter and decided to get back into audio or "vintage" audio as it's called...
  3. James Cox

    Dual 1229 auto start issues but with a twist

    Hi everyone. I've had a lot of personal things going on over the last 6 months or so and haven't had time to get on here. Had no idea about all of the updates and was really confused when I first logged on a few days ago haha. I've finally found the time to start working on some of my projects...
  4. Ben Rothman

    Dual 1229 Gradually Becoming Slower

    Hi everyone, I really need your help. I have a dual 1229Q that has been fully overhauled. I have run into one big issue with the turntable. The speed is inconsistent. I have an app on my phone that allows you to place your phone on the turntable it will read the rpm live. The duals RPM will...
    • Ben Rothman
    • Thread
    • 1229 1229q dual dual turntable dual turntable restoration
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. davstev

    Dual 1229 : Strobe bulb is fine, something else is up

    I recently picked up a nice Dual 1229. Upon plugging it in and testing, I noted that the strobe isn't working. Believing that my original strobe bulb was shot, I ordered an LED replacement from dualfred in Germany. It arrived yesterday. Putting it in place of the original bulb, it exhibits...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • 1229 dual dual 1229 idler drive strobe strobe light turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. cddjmike

    Dual 1229 keeps repeating

    Dual 1229 keeps repeating last record om the stack. is this a stacker spindle problem?
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    Dual 1229 - Drawings for a replacement plinth

    Greetings all. Does anyone know where I could obtain drawings/plans for building a plinth for a Dual 1229? I just bought one that suffered massive plinth damage during shipment to me. I was going to repair the damaged plinth, but someone who shares by home with me and who is related to me by...
  8. sjsurman

    Tips on replacing a bent Dual 1229 tonearm.

    Hey forum, I am very new to AK. I have a Dual 1229 with a slightly bent tonearm. Looks as though something heavy fell on it from above. There is a new old stock replacement tonearm part number 218 238, pictured, that I'm considering purchasing. It comes with the headshell and lead wires. Any...
    • sjsurman
    • Thread
    • 1229 dual first post help needed suggestions tonearm tonearm bent tonearm disassembly tonearm problems
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. Sam08861

    Rubber platter mat for dual 1229q

    Hi All, got most everything working and now getting the cosmetics. Any recommendations for where to find a rubber mat for one of these? I see some on ebay but not sure which ones are equivalent. (but did score the infamous speed lever!) I understand the 1229 and 1249 mats are the same. Any...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • 1229 1229q dual mat platter mat turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Dual 1229 Advice

    I was given a Dual 1229 by a friend of mine. It looks like it has been stored for quite some time in a dusty environment. It appears to be complete with the exception of the multiple play spindle and dust cover. It also came with a CS40 wood base. It looks like it has a Shure M91E installed. I...
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