Dual 1215 tonearm replacement

[MikeUlfs]

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.

 

[johnjhazel]

It may be cheaper, unless you can do the work yourself to buy another turntable. And a plastic tonearm ? The less popular Dual turntables are inexpensive but still good.
See page 40 for a review of the Dual 1212. It shows that the lesser Dual models were quite competent.
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archi...iFI-Stereo/60s/HiFi-Stereo-Review-1969-01.pdf

 

[MikeUlfs]

I may very well be incorrect about it being plastic, but it's a similar tonearm to the 1212. I've got no issues doing the work myself. I bought this turntable for cheap as it was used to pillage parts by the previous owner. Just trying to get it running, and the tonearm is the last piece I need.

 

[Sam08861]

This should fit your turntable. No affiliation. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1439529972...MI2fiArKvA8QIVCvSzCh015g0fEAQYASABEgIQXvD_BwE

Take a look at the service manual on hifiengine, it has all the part numbers and this looks to match.

https://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/pdf/telecharge.php?pdf=Dual-1215-Service-Manual.pdf

Also, if a particular part of the tonearm is broken, you can look up it's part number, to see if it's available at places like 'organ donor parts'

You can also look at the service manuals for other models, to see if they have matching part #s, if they look to have similar parts.

 

[MikeUlfs]

That's the piece! Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

 

[johnjhazel]

That's the piece! Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

Anything ever made can be found on eBay. LOL.

 

[MRL_Audio]

Anything ever made can be found on eBay. LOL.

But finding it at a decent price can be a challenge. What with rare and super rare pieces listed more and more each day.