The Dual 1019 is one of, if not THE best Table Dual Made. It has a massively heavy platter that is idler driven. These units need to be properly lubricated in order to perform as intended but once everything is in good working order it is easily one of the least expensive ways to get into classic hi-fi. It's tonearm is a gem. Modern designs may provide some benefits if you spend a lot more but the Dual gets it right and it does it more in a REAL AUDIO kind of way that lets you feel and enjoy the music. The idler wheel gives you a nice, weighty bass and the mids are engaging. Everything depends on your setup, cartridge, etc. The cartridge/ tonearm unit is clamped in and the copper connectors need to be cleaned. Basically you will need to apply a little tlc and there is a lot of information on how to do this but this unit is build like a tank and will last forever with good care. Kind of like an old Jaguar or Mercedes but the sound can rival high end tables costing much more. The errors are errors of omission and thus this table will never leave you feeling unsatisfied after a listening session. Make sure it's in decent shape and you're on your way.Read full review
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Everything is as it was advertised...I appreciate the honesty and the attention to packing, with platter, dust cover and counterweight parts packaged separately. That dust cover, by the way, is immaculate! The parts need a good cleaning and relubing. It's a fixer, but it CAN be resurrected. It's got a good home. Thanks again!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Poor packaging led to severe damage. Tone arm and resting post both crushed. Tone arm bearing housing snapped at threads. Base plate bent at tone arm hole and several other spots around perimeter. Numerous other small parts unusable due to damage. Box appeared hurriedly and insufficiently packed although it took 6 days to make it into the hands of USPS.
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I can't judge because it's secondhand. I made a decision based on my appearance.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Greatest Price for value!!!
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