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dual 1226

  1. Double_Dee

    Dual 1226 clicking when turned on

    Hi! I have acquired another Dual from Kleinanzeigen. That place is either heaven or hell, depending on how in-touch you are with your Dual-problem. It's an 1226, and visually it's in great shape. The usual issue of the steuerpimpel exists, and I am going to fix that post haste. The platter mat...
  2. can-man

    Couple of issues with Shure V15 Type II cartridge on Dual 1226

    Started working on mu Dual 1226 that I purchased in 1974, Hasn't been used in at least 10 years. I am having trouble getting the cartridge not to "rub" on record I am playing. I think I have it set up correctly but seems to rub which makes a noise. Other issue I am having with cartridge is can...
    • can-man
    • Thread
    • dragging cartridge dual 1226 hum shure v15 type ii
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. can-man

    Trying to decide which one to keep Dual 1226 vs Pioneer PL-530

    I am the original owner of a Dual 1226 that I purchased back in 1974. It currently does not work but considering having it repaired. Cosmetically, in great shape. I also own a Pioneer PL-530 that sounds great but cosmetically, is very ugly and starting to have trouble with cartridge...
  4. mhjmhjones

    Dual 1226 mysteriously stopped producing audio?

    Two nights ago, I was listening to a record on headphones. The last track on the side started to sound pretty bad - like the stylus was clogged with lint. I checked the stylus and it looked fine, so I shut everything off and called it a night. (Note: I'm not sure if this sound issue is...
  5. mhjmhjones

    About to overhaul my Dual 1226 and have a few questions

    Hello and thanks in advance for helping me! I will be soon overhauling my 1226. I've already replaced the steuerpimple. But I'm still having issues. 1. When I have antiskating set to what I think should be the proper value (same as the tracking force, according to my manual), the tonearm wants...
  6. Tim D

    Experience Restoring Dual 1226

    I recently decided to get back into vinyl and was reminiscing about a Dual 506-1 belt drive that I had about 20+ years ago. I spent a few weeks shopping around for a basket case and found a Dual 1226 on flea bay. It was one of those parts/as-is deals. I paid about $80 incl shipping. Knowing that...
    • Tim D
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1226 dual autostart problem restoration project
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
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