DUAL 1209 turntable, original plinth - walnut. Fully functional.
Dual 1209 - a classic turntable from the 70s of the 20th century. Version in the original Dual plinth (walnut veneer). Original design and great sound.
The turntable is functional, all functions work properly. Dual 1209 - is fully automatic: allows you to start with one lever, after the end of playback the arm automatically returns to the initial position. The start can also be initiated by bypassing the automatic system. The device allows you to listen to vinyl records at three speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm. The latter speed allows you to listen to older shellac records (when using the appropriate insert). The appropriate switch allows you to select the diameter of the vinyl records being played: 17, 25 and 30 cm (6.69", 9.84" and 11.81"). Additionally, the turntable is equipped with "Anti-Skating" and "Pitch-Control" regulation - giving you greater control over the sound being played.
On request, we can prepare the turntable for use in the USA free of charge (replacement of the motor pulley and change of the motor wiring for the voltage of 110-125 V, 60 Hz).
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The whole thing works properly and delivers a balanced, full sound. The original, used DUAL DMS 220 cartridge is equipped with a new spherical needle. The cartridge has been checked and is in very good technical condition (data regarding the cartridge is given based on electrical measurements and microscopic examinations).
The headshell can be fitted with all cartridges with a 1/2 inch mount, weighing from 1 to 12 g (0.04 to 0.42 oz) - including fastening elements.
After using the appropriate element (so-called spindle), it is possible to automatically listen to up to 6 records - one after the other. The spindle is included with the turntable.
The turntable has been completely overhauled and renovated - the old grease has been removed, the entire mechanism has been cleaned and re-greased. All of its components have been checked and subjected to appropriate service activities. The engine has undergone a comprehensive technical inspection and lubrication - it maintains the revolutions correctly. The arm lift grease has been replaced with a new one, the lift works with the appropriate resistance.
The turntable casing has been cleaned and refreshed with shellac polish, it shows minor signs of use, has minor scratches and abrasions, without major damage. The missing front, decorative aluminum strip has been replaced with a strip of natural walnut veneer.
The mechanism has normal signs of use, has minor scratches and abrasions. There are also minor scratches visible on the platter.
The turntable has an original cover, without any defects. It shows signs of use, minor scratches and abrasions. On the rear vertical surface, on the left side, there is a small crack - visible in the photo. The cover has not been polished.
Overall, the turntable is in a nice visual condition, the details are visible in the photos.
DOWNLOAD:
- Dual 1209 manual EN (.PDF): download... (1.09 MB)
- Dual 1209 test DE (.PDF): download... (0.91 MB)
(source: vinylengine, www.hifi-archiv.info)
UPGRADE:
- the arm wiring has been replaced with new copper litz wire in cotton braid 7 x 0.07 mm (7 x 0.002”),
- new audio cables have been installed: interconnect - made on low-capacity DK4 cable from Schulz-Kabel (Germany). To ensure the lowest possible interference levels, separate signal and ground wires have been run for each channel. The arm and turntable grounding is also run separately - with the cable shield. New RCA "Amphenol" plugs have been installed.
- a new power cable has been installed in the power supply circuit.
BASIC TECHNICAL DATA - DUAL 1209
- Power supply: 110-125 V, 220-240 V; 50-60 Hz - depending on the choice of the motor pulley. It is usually pre-set to 220-240 V, 50 Hz.
- Motor: 4-pole, synchronous, with split poles, with radially arranged flexible mounts,
- Drive system: idler - drive transferred to the turntable platter by means of a highly wear-resistant, flexible tension wheel,
- Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm,
- "Pitch" speed adjustment range: 6% at all three speeds (approx. 1 musical semitone)
- Tonearm: torsionally rigid, all-metal construction, on vertical needle bearings and on horizontal 2-layer precision ball bearings with hardened and polished tracks,
- Turntable platter: antimagnetic; 1.8 kg (3.97 lb); diameter: 270 mm (10.63"),
- Wow and flutter: < +/- 0.09% (DIN 45507),
- Rumble (DIN 45500), weighted: > 57 dB
The set includes:
- Dual 1209 turntable in original housing (walnut) with original dust cover - 1 pc.
- used, original DUAL DMS 220 cartridge, with new spherical needle - 1 pc.
- adapter for singles - 1 pc.
- record changer spindle - 1 pc.
- user manual
INFO: in case of delivery to the USA, upon request, we provide free adaptation of the turntable motor to the electrical voltage of 110-125V/60 Hz together with replacement of the appropriate motor pulley (the same applies to other countries, where the electrical voltage is 110-125 V AC/60 Hz). Included we will also include an adapter for the electrical outlet (EU/US).
Note:
- the vinyl record is visible on some photos it is not for sale.
- please remember that the colors visible in the photos depend on individual monitor settings and may differ from the actual ones.