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dual 506

  1. Hanspecans

    Dual 506-1 Scratching Sound.

    My lovely Dual 506-1 is having an increasing problem with a scratching sound that seems to be originating from the speed pulley. This sound also happens with no belt. When I touch the plastic housing (counter bearing) that partially encases the pulley I can feel some scratching. But it’s...
  2. redpackman

    Dual 1258 Turntable Cartridge help needed

    I just picked up a Dual 1259. It had some needs: platter spun backwards at times. I've got some caps coming from DigiKey that will hopefully address that situation. The left and right channel cables to the receiver/amp were horrible. Some manufacturers really offer fine cables. Duals in this...
  3. oldvinyldude

    Dual 506 Hum

    I am trying to solve a hum issue on a Dual 506 TT. Sometimes it will be quiet for 30 minutes, but it always returns. Once the loud hum returns, it does not become quiet again, unless I mess with the grounding wire, on the preamp. Other tables do not hum when using this input-it’s specific to...
  4. oldvinyldude

    Dual 506 Belt Replacement Frustration

    I was gifted a Dual 506 belt drive turntable recently, and started the process of refurbishment. It's in decent shape. It was in frequent use decades ago, but had been sitting in a box for quite some time. The table runs fine, but I wanted to get a better sense of the health of the belts. I...
  5. Tim D

    Dual 506 with ULM 40 S cartridge

    Picked up a Dual 506 for $35. It came with what I assume is the original Ortofon ULM 40 S cartridge. I'm just looking for opinions on this cart vs. the other Ortofon's that were offered across the Dual line of the time. Is this BOTL or mid? Any opinions on this cart? Just wondering if I should...
    • Tim D
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    • dual 506 dual ortofon cartridge dual ulm 40 s cartridge
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    • Forum: Turntables
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