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    Dual Turntable?

    Hey there,

    I'm about to buy a second handed Turntable but would like some advice.
    I've been mainly looking for Dual tables. Can anyone advice me what is best?
    Dual 1224
    Dual 1214
    Dual 504
    Dual CS-515

    I also encountered a Denon DP-35F.

    What could you recommend?

    Thanks!

    Marc

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    My ranking

    1. dp-35f
    2. 504
    3. cs-515
    4. 1214
    5. 1224

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    look at this wite:

    http://dual-reference.com/tableinx.htm

    it can help you make some decisions.
    ...regards...tr

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    Get the Denon...

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    well poppa,

    i dont agree with that servo arm. i couldnt bring myself to get one and wouldnt recommend one either.

    otoh, i would recommend the duals in a heartbeat. i can just relate to those more conventional tonearms better.
    ...regards...tr

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    If you're going to own a Dual, it would seem to be best that you know how to repair them. I gave up on a 731Q and sold it on the auction site. Have you seen the wow & flutter numbers on them? The direct-drive fans at AK would have a field day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hifitommy
    well poppa,

    i dont agree with that servo arm. i couldnt bring myself to get one and wouldnt recommend one either.

    otoh, i would recommend the duals in a heartbeat. i can just relate to those more conventional tonearms better.
    Yes, assuming he is new to analog, or at the very least inexperienced, I think the Denon will be easier to use and maintain. Once he has a firm grip on whether or not he wants to go further, an old school suspension table would be perfect.

    That said, I think only a couple of those Dual models are well regarded anyhow. The CS-515 IIRC has a plastic plinth, which is a no-no for hardcore Dual fans.

    I would actually suggest to keep looking beyond ALL models mentioned, but that's not the answer he probably wanted.

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    Speaking of hardcode Dual fans...I think they'd recommend the 1219 or 1229.
    RayK likes this.

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    belt drive TTs will have higher w&f numbers, the 504 though has .09 which isnt bad for belt drive.

    the 1229, 1219, 1249 et al are a little more hard core than say the 1214. yes, i would say to avoid the plastic plinths.

    back in the day i really wanted a 1019. i ended up with a 1215 which is a poor excuse for a dual.

    the website i provided can be a really good resource for a dual owner.
    ...regards...tr

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    Considerig the age of these mechanical units, i'd be more concerned with their condition.

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