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  1. A

    Dual 1009 servicing

    PROLOGUE First and foremost, thank you all for this huge source of information thank to which, after much reading, watching, reasoning and eventually figuring out, I decided I was ready to buy an old Dual 1009, disassemble it and start to lovingly and carefully service it. ABOUT MYSELF (pass if...
    • andre63
    • Thread
    • 1009 dual dual 1009 tt turntables
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. l_fairchild

    DUAL 505/2 Headshell Repair or Replacement?

    Hello -- I am new to this hobby, and I recently began refurbishing an old DUAL 505/2 turntable. I've got it running smoothly & at the right speeds. But there was a problem with hum. I found that one of the thin wires connecting the headshell to the cartridge was loose. Hoping it would fix the...
  3. nicolonez

    Help me choosing a pre phono and TT matching

    Hi to all! I'm here to ask your opinion regarding a new phono pre-amp for my main system. Actually, I have a Dual 1019 TT with AT95E connected to a tube Fisher KX-100 amp, and I'd like to make a step-up. In particular, I have these cartridges to choose from: - Pickering XSV3000 (with LP Gear...
    • nicolonez
    • Thread
    • 1019 dual empire jbl mofi pickering pre-phono pro-ject tube
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Navarra

    Dual gimbal ball bearing replacement

    Dear friends! I bought a nice Dual 626. Due bad packaging it came pretty beaten. The balls from the upper gimbal bearing had been lost. (under pin 42 on the picture) Does anyone have an idea what size they may have been? I could not find any reference. Also, what tool do you use to unscrew...
    • Navarra
    • Thread
    • 505 626 ball bearing dual gimbal
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. D

    I'm new here and I'm 50 years out of phase. Tennessee & Texas

    Thanks all for such a great meeting of minds and discussion of topics that have no bounds. I am originally from Tennessee but spend most of my time in Texas. Nashville area and Frisco to be exact. My collection of audio gear was primarily acquired in the 70's with some additions in the...
    • dew0707
    • Thread
    • denon dual infinity jvc luxman mcintosh nht sae
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Introductions
  6. churchill127

    Dual 1219 ball bearing help (not dearing ring!)

    Hello All, I am servicing a dual 1219 I found recently, in really pristine condition. disassembled and lubed the speed control, cam, relubed the motor bearings, replaced the stauerpimpel and dearing ring rubber parts. I was fixing up a problem I made myself when I reassembled the cam shaft...
  7. indosilver

    Just got a Dual 1218 - what can I do to service it and get it up and working again?

    Title says all, more or less. I had the fortune to stumble upon a Dual 1218 turntable for free at a local yard sale. The turntable looks gorgeous but, main issue is, it doesn't really work. Even when plugged in, the platter and tonearm mechanism doesn't work (platter can spin manually at least)...
    • indosilver
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1218 turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. 131east23

    The 'Under 300 Club' (TT's under 300 bucks)

    I am always on a budget and can never afford to layout the thousands of dollars for my holy grail turntables that I want: Garrard 301, Garrard 401, Thorens TD124. I lust after these, but can't quite get the funds together to buy one, make a plinth, buy a tone arm, cart, etc... I think after I...
  9. Bpscorn

    Snog, Marry and Avoid, except its HiFi and "Sell, Donate or Keep"

    Due to an unforeseen redundancy I have had to make a tough call and have decided to sacrifice some of my HiFi Kit to help ends meet. I do have an excess and that doesn't count the stuff I was planning on repairing. Because I'm still no expert I'd like some advice on what to keep for A: my main...
  10. G

    Dual CS5000 - New Headshell, Cartridge, and Stylus

    Hi there. I've been reading these forums for years, but this is my first post. I have a Dual CS5000 with the original headshell and a Shure M44E cartridge. I'm recently having issues with that setup and have decided it's time to replace it. I'm looking at the following as a replacement...
    • groovefish
    • Thread
    • cs5000 dual lp gear ortofon super30 shure m44e
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. P

    Dual 1229 is just a touch slow and I can’t quite figure it out.

    Hello. New member here. So I cleaned up a Dual 1229 that was actually gifted to me and the motor seems to be a touch slow. I removed almost, if not all, the old grease and replaced it, took the motor apart to re-oil the felt, re-glued the strobe ring under the platter as well as a lot of...
    • PJHARRIS123
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1229 dual turntable speed speed control turntable
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. M

    Dual 1215 tonearm replacement

    Hello, I have a Dual 1215 (no "s") turntable with a broken tonearm. Is there another arm that'd be a drop-in replacement, or do I need to get another 1215 arm? From what I've seen, the black plastic arm was only on this model.
  13. I

    Clearaudio Concept Turntable vs Old School Dual - Opinion Requested

    Hey! Looking for some feedback / advice from folks that have experience with any of this gear. I'm considering an upgrade as the old Dual is getting a bit finicky and there's an opportunity in my area to get the Concept for a decent price. Context: I'm currently running a Pioneer SX-1080...
    • illson20
    • Thread
    • clearaudio clearaudio concept concept dual kef pioneer vinyl
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. S

    AUX Splitter Volume Offset

    Hello, I am using a 3.5mm AUX splitter in my car for two devices into my speakers. The splitter automatically offsets the volume to its own percentages, that being said, how can I control the volume offset when one device feeds audio at the same time as the other device?
  15. I

    The AR (Acoustic Research) Turntable for Sale - Reasonable Price?

    One of these just popped up in my area on Craigslist (it is an "The AR" model not the ES1). It's cosmetically in good condition but according to the owner has never been officially serviced. Motor spins up without issues, there's some slight movement in the arm but no major red flags according...
  16. Bpscorn

    Fell into this by luck

    Hello< Long time lurker, just tgought I better join eventually :P I was brought up on metal and rock vinyl (although in retrospect our hifi was more shi-te-fi hehe. It started with a full technics setup, the double tape deck , CD Player, amp and a charity shop TT, and the standard (I cant...
    • Bpscorn
    • Thread
    • akai dual helllo! intro jazz jungle mercury metal sanyo sonata
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Introductions
  17. C

    Matching Amp to speakers..

    I’d like to drive my system a bit harder than it will currently allow. I really like my Sansui amp but realise it might be the weak link. However my old floor standing speakers are nothing to be proud of. I’d be happy to swap those. If I drive them too hard I blow a tweeter, although realise...
  18. G

    Stereo/Mono Issue : Dual CS-5000

    I have 3 Dual CS-5000's. 1 works great, 1 is a donor, and the 3rd has been problematic for months, but I'd like it to be a daily spinner. Here is the current issue: The left channel does not play when receiver stereo/mono switch set to stereo, but both speakers play when set to mono. Other...
    • gemooky
    • Thread
    • cs-5000 cs5000 dual issues turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. Dual701

    Replacing a Dual 1214 2 pole motor

    Hi, not sure if anyone can answer this but.... I have a Dual 1214 that came out of a Noresco Consolette that I paid $12.00 for. It has a 2 pole motor and I was not aware when I bought it that I am not able to use a MM cartridge with it. My question is: If I can find a used Dual 1214 4 pole motor...
    • Dual701
    • Thread
    • dual idler drive repair tutntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. CleanLines

    Need Cartridge/Stylus Advice - Shure M75 - Possible Missing Diamond

    I am new to the vintage audio game, but really excited to put together my first budget vintage stereo system. Here's what I've got: Dual 1019 turntable Kenwood KR-5030 receiver ADC 303ax speakers With that out of the way, here are my real questions: Without a microscope or magnifying glass...
    • CleanLines
    • Thread
    • cartridge diamond dual shure stylus vintage
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. 66BigBlue

    Dual 701 - where to start first.

    Well I am buying a non working Dual 701 and I am looking for some help diagnosing some problems indicated by the seller. I have a beautiful 701 restored by Fix My Dual and love it so much that I decided to by this project. Here is what the seller had to say... “This was 'kind of' working when I...
  22. J

    I could use some advice on a TT for my system.

    I have a Dual 522 and wonder if I should keep it or get a new TT. Could I upgrade the 522 and how? Would a newer TT be better and what makes and models would be good. I would want to keep the budget around $500, but could be tempted to go a bit higher if it is really worth it. Currently running...
  23. CrazieEddie

    The AR “XD(ual)”

    Had some time and bits n pieces kicking around so I thought I’d play Dr Frankenstein and cross pollinate an AR parts deck with one of my old Dual arms. Have to admit that the result while not pretty is quite satisfying. It’s not my LP12 or TD126 but perfect for backup duties. I hadn’t listened...
  24. Ben Rothman

    Dual 701 Set-Down Adjustment

    Hello everyone, I am fixing up a friends dual 701. This isn’t my first dual, nor is it even my first 701. I got everything sorted out on the turntable (except one thing) and it sounds fantastic. The one problem I am facing is that when you press start, the tonearm sets down a tiny bit too far...
    • Ben Rothman
    • Thread
    • dual dual 701 dual 701 turntable problem dual turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. Ben Rothman

    New Cartridge for Dual 1229Q

    Hello, I am in the market for a new cartridge for my turntable. My setup currently consists of a fully restored Dual 1229Q and a fully restored Pioneer SX-1010. The 1229Q currently has a Grado Blue Prestige 2. It sounds really good, but I am thinking I want to upgrade. What cartridges will work...
    • Ben Rothman
    • Thread
    • 1229q cartridge dual dual turntable dual turntables mm cartridge
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Turntables
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