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  1. TRTerry

    Acutex M 320 III SRT vs Ortofon Super OM

    I was wondering if anyone has experience with the Acutex M 320 III STR and the Ortofon Super OM cartridges. I have a Dual 721 that came with an Acutex M 320 III STR but the stylus was broken, the cartridge appears to be good. After searching I could not find a quality replacement so I went...
    • TRTerry
    • Thread
    • acutex dual om-10 om-30 om-40 ortofon
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. jabber_wocky

    gutted by condition of my just received, "vintage" mini-console

    First post here, really unsure where to post, as this touches on repair, restoration, solid state, Sony, turntable and probably others those much more experienced AKers will point out. That said – thank you upfront for your time and attention here. Feedback and input is appreciated, welcome and...
    • jabber_wocky
    • Thread
    • 70's sony 70's turntable damaged cabinet dual repair turntable replacement turntable restoration service manual sony hp610 hp610a hp-610 hp-610a
    • Replies: 81
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  3. P

    Introduction from NE Ohio

    I decided to recreat part of my college system which was Heresy I"s , w Sony intergrated amp, Dual 501 belt drive with ortofon cartridge and a Nakamichi tape deck. But I upgraded some items. Over the past year I've chased anything but ebay and put together the following: Klipsh Heresey I's PO...
    • Pnut
    • Thread
    • dual klipsh heresy marantz
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Introductions
  4. 66BigBlue

    Dual CS-5000 Speed Issue Help

    I am stumped and I need help. Not too long ago I purchased a beautiful Dual CS-5000 turntable. The seller informed me that it was having issues locking in at 33. Naive me figured how hard could it be! I have spent hours scouring AK and the internet learning about potential fixes. I have...
  5. smoz

    Turntable help: Dual CS505-2 or Pioneer PL-400?

    Hi, I'm in the market for a new turntable and am currently between 2 options: 1) Dual CS505-2 with a Audio Technica AT155LC cartridge ($220) belt driven, has just been serviced by a turntable technician, who added a new belt, adjusted the speed, and calibrated the tracking force. Wood finish...
    • smoz
    • Thread
    • advice dual help pioneer turntables
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Ben Rothman

    Dual 1019 No Sound Output

    Hello all, I'm currently in the process of restoring a Dual 1019 for a friend of mine. I have successfully gotten all the mechanical parts of the unit working flawlessly. All the automatic functions work exactly as intended. The only issue I have is that I am getting no sound output from the...
    • Ben Rothman
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1019 dual 1019 issues dual issues
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. M

    buying a vintage turntable, plesase help:)

    Hello, I am an absolute newbie trying to buy some budget friendly yet decent turntable, so I went for a vintage one. I have these three options: - Onkyo CP-1026A Direct Drive, Reject / Autoreturn - Dual CS-607 Direct Drive, Autoreturn - Telefunken S-800 Direct Drive, Manual Onkyo has a 'new...
    • mjpliska
    • Thread
    • dual onkyo telefunken turntable
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. A

    Dual CS-626 turntable platter issue

    Hi guys! I just bought this Dual 626 turntable, and as you can see in the video, the platter is wobbly while moving. However, after correctly setting up the tonearm counterweight, the sound quality is very good, the wobble doesn't affect the music. Do you guys know what the cause of this issue...
    • amst95
    • Thread
    • dual platter spindle turntable wobbly
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. BigBogner

    Klipsch KG-4... what’s it worth?

    I’ve got the opportunity to buy a very clean pair of Klipsch KG-4’s for $200. Any experience with these? How would they compare to my JBL P30’s? I’m not sure I really have the room for them, but damn do they look cool. I’ve never heard a pair of Klipsch but know they have a solid reputation...
  10. juliez

    Newbie question

    hello everyone! I’m loving my restored Marantz 2325 however I’m having some issues with the speakers ?connection. I have a pair of klipsch and a pair of dual. Sometimes despite what looks like a good connection, my speakers will cut in and out. When I turn up the bass and volume, sound comes...
    • juliez
    • Thread
    • dual klipsch marantz speakers
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. J

    DUAL CS-505 vs CS-515 vs 714Q

    They all come with original cartridge and stylus. The 505 and 514 have new unused stylus. The 505 and 515 are $100 CAD and the 714Q us at $150 CAD. Which one would you go with? Thanks,
  12. L

    Hello from Miami, FL

    Hi all. Just started getting back into vinyl again and decided to scrap streaming and my more digital equipment for analog. Intend to scour estate sales and have picked up a Yamaha CR 620 receiver ($95) and a Technics SL-23 ($25) turntable with an AT12S cartridge back in November/December...
  13. 66BigBlue

    Dual 502 Help - Tonearm Assembly Issue

    Hi all new member here. Been enjoying the AK site for the past year as I have entered into the vintage turntable world. I recently picked up a Dual 502 and was hoping for some help. It turns out that part #240967 Bearing Compl. is broken where the bearing screw attaches through the anti-skate...
  14. wphiggins

    Dual TT decisions...

    I’m really hunting a Dual auto. Not only do I think they’re cool as hell, they’ll fit nicely into a console I’m upgrading. Found a 1229 that I could get for $250 but the auto start is clunky. Herky-jerky, doesn’t start at the beginning of the record, drops hard. Otherwise seemingly in good...
  15. C

    Dual 601 Start and Return Issues

    I've had a Dual 601 for several years and last had it serviced a few years back. I think it's due for a servicing and I plan to have it professionally looked at soon, but until then I am wondering if there's any easy troubleshooting I can do for the issue I'm having? As the title says, the...
    • cmnparlance
    • Thread
    • auto return dual start stop tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. YachtRocker

    Dual 1219 Humm issue.

    I know this has been talked about before but I thought I would throw these questions out as I'm not quite narrowing it down yet. The Issues: When I power up the TT I can hear a humm, more on the left then right, I can readjust the cart and sometimes is goes away other it doesn't. When I start...
  17. D

    Distortion when playing lps, Shure V15 III plus Jico HE

    Hi all, I have a problem with distortion playing lps. Turntable is a Dual cs5000 with a vintage Shure V15 iii cart, Jico HE stylus. I tried the amplifier with another turntable and there was no problem, so it's not the phono stage. The distortion almost sounds like there's a glob of dust on the...
    • Depthgrammar
    • Thread
    • cartridge distortion dual jico shure v15 iii stylus troubleshooting turntable
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. M

    Hello from Austin, Texas y'all!

    Actually, I try not to say y'all very much! ;) I'm Mike Nassour, a diehard lover of the Original Large Advents, especially when run in pairs. Hey, what can I say, they just sound great to my 65 year-old ears! Currently, I'm running a Dual CS 606 through an elderly Mitsubishi R25. Other...
  19. doodahman

    Dual resources (getting started with repairs)

    Dual 1242 before any work done... Hi, I know there's large presence here of Dual enthusiasts. I just picked up my first Dual -- a 1242. Not the most collectible, but hey, it was free! I did some electronics hobby work back in the day (40 years ago), so I at least know a capacitor from a...
  20. klamsoss

    Dual 504 turntable overhaul help needed

    Good afternoon race fans! I've got a Dual 504 that seems to be having a slight issue with the timing. It works well, and sounds good, but after a few minutes, the speed picks up a bit. It's barely noticeable but it's definitely real. It's like it's running at 32 rpm and once it's "warmed up"...
  21. Eloi MV

    DUAL CS 515 RCA Trouble

    Hello, New Here! I have a couple of different vintage turntables-receiver and trying to get a hand on how to fix small problems. I have a Dual CS 515 turntable ta strongly refused to play from the left side. I tested with a multimeter from the headshell to the RCA, everything's fine, but once...
    • Eloi MV
    • Thread
    • dual rca rca cable turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. I

    Help identifying replacement stylus!

    I’ve got an old replacement stylus that my grandfather left me and I’m trying to figure out of it’s any good and what cartridge should be used with it. It’s an Ortofon stylus that says "DUAL" and "DN163E". Simple enough, when I search for that it seems like a low-end stylus for the Ortofon Dual...
  23. 201bk

    Nagaoka MP-110 and Dual 1246 - will it fit

    Hello, I have Dual 1246 turntable with DMS 240 E cartridge and Dual DN 242 E stylus + Dual TK 256 plastic holder and after careful reading and watching videos I'm thinking that Nagaoka MP-110 is a cartridge for me and I wanna upgrade from my old one to it. From what I know compliance is good...
    • 201bk
    • Thread
    • 1246 dual mp-110 nagaoka
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. David_NC

    Southern California AK Winter Meet-up Info & RSVP

    As we discussed in the thread for the meet-up held this past September, the winter meet-up will be on January 18 in Santa Ana near the 5. This should make for a central location that's easy to get to. Details will follow; I'll let those members who are bringing music and equipment discuss...
  25. Shrugg

    Los Alamitos, CA: Free Barzilay cabinet

    Free Barzilay with a Kenwood Tk-140x and Dual 1219, unknown speakers. Seller says it puts out sound, and will put it on the curb tomorrow by 5 pm. Someone should grab this! (no affiliation). https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/zip/d/los-alamitos-solid-wood-stereo-cabinet/7036188927.html
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