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  1. D

    Dual 1009 Power Switch Slide Assembly

    Hi to all. I’m working on a Dual 1009 that has a power issue. The unit will turn off prior to the arm setting down on the rest. I’ve seen other posts and I’ve followed many of the suggestions with alignment and adjustment of the power control arm and its latching function. regardless of how I...
  2. K

    Varying speed at start of record

    I recently acquired a new Dual CS 429 and had a few growing pains which I posted here. These are thankfully resolved with the help of forum members. However, I’ve experienced something else, once on the first day—but I wondered whether I’d misheard (though my wife says she heard it too), and...
  3. R

    What is the purpose of the "lift bolt" on a dual 1218?

    I'm having a hard time finding out wtf I do with this thing and it's purpose. The service and use manual don't say anything about it- maybe I missed something. I needed to adjust the height of the arm, it's a little too low to stack more than like 4 lps- at 5 high the lift level doesn't raise...
  4. M

    Dual 1218 - How deep should I go servicing it?

    Hi all, I'm very new to vinyl and recently my dad gave me my grandfathers old Dual 1218 and I've managed to get it working again with much less pain than expected. All it took was replacing the 240v plug and unsticking and lubricating the motor. I've read so much about all the lubricants/grease...
    • mickeymug
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    • dual dual 1218 servicing steuerpimpel
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. kennycrippen

    Dual 1229 Intermittent Noise, Video Included

    I have a Dual 1229 turntable that I've owned for around 13 years. Admittedly I have not had it serviced enough, but it's been a very solid workhorse with hardly any issues. The other day I noticed a noise, which I assumed was the motor. See YouTube video links below. I ordered a replacement...
    • kennycrippen
    • Thread
    • audio gear maintenance & cleaning dual dual 1229 idler assembly idler wheel turntable turntable adjustment turntable motor
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. R

    Dual 1218 rubbing noise only when using stacking spindle

    I just fixed up a 1218 (just needed relube mostly) but I noticed something that happens only when using the stacking spindle. I hear a sort of rubberish rubbing noise and that happens even if a single record is on. It's every revolution and it's 2 sounds, one after the other, like whaa whAA...
    • red888
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1218 stacking spindle
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. R

    Can someone explain to me the magic of the Steuerpimpel?

    This question is purely for my own edification. Feel dumb that I can't understand how this works, I know its super simple but its baffling to me. I have a 1218. When the arm drops it shifts just a bit to the right. I easily compensated by tweaking the drop position, but this is a classic...
    • red888
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1218 steuerpimpel
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. R

    Are there any aftermarket, dual 1218 compatible, cartridge sleds that have that little single/multi knob? Does it even matter?

    I've been fixing up a dual 1218 and I'm finally to the point where I'm aligning the cartridge. The little s/m knob is not present on the sled- from what I understand they are fragile and always break. I love record changers and I'm going to stack records frequently- but of course will play...
    • red888
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1218 multiplay record changer record changer tonearm geometry
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. B

    Headshell repaired with glue - Effect on sound quality?

    I got a Dual 1229 which came with the headshell (not the sled) broken where it meets the tonearm. I was succesfully able to reattach it to the tonearm with super glue, and it seems to have held up. Anyways, I was wondering what effect this has on sound quality, as I never had the chance to hear...
  10. P

    Automatic mechanism not working Dual 601

    I've been using this turntable I bought refurbished for a year now, and slowly the automatic movement of the tonearm has degraded. Can anybody please give me some advice on how to fix? The issue is that when I start the record player, the arm doesn't move over, it simply raises and falls...
    • pizza2006
    • Thread
    • dual dual 601 repair advice repair help turntable turntable repair vintage 70's
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Dual 601 belt getting stuck at 45 rpm

    Hi, this is my first post to this forum and I know very little about record players. I purchased a dual 601 refurbished a year ago, and the speed selector has always acted up, specifically switching it from 45 to 33. When I switch the speed back from 45 to 33 the belt gets stuck in the middle...
    • pizza2006
    • Thread
    • 45 rpm dual dual 601 dual601 help record player repair repair advice help needed turntable turntable fix
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. B

    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...
  13. Double_Dee

    What is the Dual DMS 220?

    Title says it all really. Dual, when making their own carts, lots of times rebranded other makers cartridges. For example they have lots of ortofon cartridges branded under Dual DNxy. I think this might be the case with the DMS 220 as well, but as a rebranded Audio Technica model. Now, the...
  14. Double_Dee

    The lesser known Dual 481A!

    Man what a beast. A Dual with an S shaped tonearm! And what an eerie resemblance to the 1239A... So my girlfriend's dad loves going to the flea market (or polish market as we call it in hungary for some god forsaken reason...) and sometimes finds amazing stuff. Recently I helped him acquire his...
  15. K

    Restoration Record Player Dual 1007

    Hi everybody, I'm going to restore this beauty Dual 1007 Radialva from 1961 and I'm looking for some tips because I don't have any schematic a) One tube is perhaps EF80/6BX6 ? And the other one i cant see, there is no text on it. What could be? b) It would be necessary of course to...
    • kunaca
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1007 dual radialva dual record player dual turntable dual turntable restoration
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. caxton1476

    Very Old-School System - Sansui, Dual, Realistic

    Friends! Here's my cobbled-together system. Sansui AU-555a Acquired free from local community college electronics program that was de-accessioning its dusty racks of donated units. A little DeOxit, and here we are. Dual 1264 Given as a gift by my dad, who has loads of vintage equipment hanging...
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    Dual CS-415 overhaul

    Okay, well ... perhaps NOT the complete overhaul, but most definitely an upgrade and/or damage repair. Long story short, I was given this particular table back in 2020, and it was mostly in working (although neglected) condition. It needed a replacement stylus, RCA leads, new power brick, new...
  18. doobre

    DUAL CS604 direct drive TT - vinyl CLAMP required

    Anyone here that has seen a clamp working with the above TT? The spindle seems shorter and more tapered than meaning others. I got hold of a 'generic' michel clamp copy, and the collet piece doesn't grip the spindle at all. Even before a record is placed on the platter. Anyone know the diameter...
    • doobre
    • Thread
    • 604 clamp dual spindle
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. lini

    New book about Dual and PE

    Just for your info: Noko's new book about Dual and PE has been released and is now available from several sources - so I thought, I should let you you about it, although it'll probablly only be interesting for those among you, who can read German. This is the 6th and again extended edition -...
    • lini
    • Thread
    • book dual perpetuum ebner
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. turnitup

    Dual Turntable Plinth Interchangability?

    Does anybody know if there is a master list of Dual turntable models that share the same plinth footprint? It’d be nice to be able to know plinth compatibility among the entire vintage lineup.
    • turnitup
    • Thread
    • compatibility dual plinth. turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Dual 720 questions

    Sorry is a 721. I just picked this up, and it looks to be in very good shape. It has a Pickering xv15 1200e cartridge. My collection of albums is mostly older, and mostly second hand. Some pristine others have some wear and tear. 1. How can I tell if the stylus needs to be replaced? 2. Should...
  22. T

    Dual 721 dust cover won't fully close

    Hi all, I recently acquired a really great Dual CS721 tt with a beautiful non-original solid cherry wood plinth. I have one issue and that is that the dust cover won't fully close. I have tried messing with the adjustable hinge-springs but that didn't help much because when I lower the tension...
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    Dual Tracking Force and Stylus

    Total TT Newb.. I am trying to get my Dual set up and have found useful but scattered pieces of info out there. I have a Dual CS521 Are these the correct steps: 1 - balance the tone arm 2 - determine tracking force of cartridge and stylus 3 - confirm that tracking force is correct with stylus...
  24. P

    Help with Dual 1257 automatic start

    Hello! I recently bought a Dual 1257 and noticed that I had to switch the start knob to begin turning the table, then manually set the needle to play anything. After looking at different threads, I figured it was the steuterpimpel that needed to be replaced. I did that, and the manual start...
  25. G

    Pioneer PL-12D vs Dual 505-2 vs Technics SL-D3

    The dual is €135, Pioneer €110 and the Technics €150. They are all working perfectly and in good condition. Which one out of these is the superior option?
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