Dual 1229
Vintage & classic turntables · 1972–1974 Discontinued
$200–$450 typical US used price
The 1219's successor and the last of the big Dual idler flagships, adding an illuminated strobe and refined arm geometry that adjusts for single or changer mode. Robust and rebuildable, with a strong parts scene.
The definitive vintage Dual — the idler changer collectors actually seek out.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Fully automatic: the arm cues itself and returns at the end of the side.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | idler drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | fully-automatic |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | non-magnetic, dynamically balanced (approx 3 kg class) |
| Tonearm | Dual gimballed arm |
| Years | 1972–1974 |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Dual 1229
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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