Dual 1009 SK2

stormking

stormking

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Picked up this 1009 SK2 awhile ago. These appear to be a no frill model of Dual turntable but sounds excellent. I especially like the looks of the plinth, one of the nicer United Audio models. There seems to be very little info about this model out there, so I was hoping a Dual expert might know when these were built? It appears to be of much later construction than the original 1009. I was thinking late 60's but not sure.

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The construction is more a 1015 than a 1019. Well, the ring-like skating compensetion is from the 1019, but motor, platter and some parts are "borrowed" from a 1015. Don't know if the 1015 where sold "overseas", but the 1009F,SK and SK2 where not sold in europe.
 
stormking said:
Picked up this 1009 SK2 awhile ago. These appear to be a no frill model of Dual turntable but sounds excellent. DSCN2467 by , on Flickr
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My friend that table has nearly all the frills. VTF down to .5 of a gram, 4 speeds, 3 sizes, manual que with auto return OR full auto, cue lever, swappable RCA interconnects and anti skate and, and, and it's a changer.....that's a butt load of frills!

I have an early 1009 (7lb platter) that I fully serviced and put on a Stanton 500 cart, hooked it up to a Yamaha CA 600 and Dynaco A35's and WOW. It's absolutely NOT the last word in fidelity and resolution but **** if it's not one of the most musical tables I have ever had. I love mine and for less than perfect vinyl it's fantastic. I swore I was going to sell it but I don't wanna. I listen to it often, more than my "better" equipment and enjoy it every time.

I will take musical over fidelity.
 
The 1009sk was the last variant of the 1009 series, and it uses the 1019 tonearm. The SK2 put the metal trim of the earlier style and 1019 on the top of the deck. Having worked on a couple, and owning an SK right now along with a 1019, I can tell you that they are essentially a 1019 without the pitch control. There are the obvious trim differences and the knobs for the speed and start switches are different, but you could basically turn a 1009sk into a 1019 with a flathead screwdriver and pliers.
 
Your right, I miss spoke. I should have said slightly lower end Dual. I have an early 1009 also and it is a better table, just wish it had a cue lever.
 
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The 1009 is a decent turntable. Just my opinion, it's closer to a 1019 than the 1015. Worked on all three! The base is the best United Audio, the U.S. distributor offered. Fits all 1000 series Dual's. The 10 inch platter 1200 series also will fit on this base. Came with the plexiglass dust cover, like yours. My first Dual had the combination like yours. I have the low end 1010S. Recreated it a few years back. Sounds pretty good and looks great. You should regrease it and clean/lube the motor. I do this on all Dual's at come my way. I use Shure carts on my Dual's. Four in the family. 1219,1229, and a 601 plus the mentioned 1010S. That 1009 is a keeper. Not enough room here at the Inn! Enjoy,!
 
The arm only looks 1019. It is plastic, at least on the dozen or so that I have fixed. Dual pulled this same thing on all models, before, during, and after.
 
The one I have is different at the adjusting/pivot assembly. The headshell, weight and tube are the same. The "block" on the SK is different, and plastic. My main point being if you needed a donor unit to repair a 1019, the 1009sk will typically cost a lot less and offer a tremendous amount of interchangeable parts. The pitch is the major difference. I don't have an earlier 1009 any more but I believe the main difference was the tonearm design, with that clunky headshell screw thing. The pitch knob and assembly I believe was identical to the 1019 except the one I had was white, and I think maybe they all were.
 
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