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1214

1214

BrandDual
FunctionTurntable (Auto/Standard Turntable)
Produced1970-1971
CountryGermany
Form FactorTabletop
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Weight9.7 lbs. without packaging
Power110V/220V
Frequency Response50Hz/60Hz
Motor2-pole Dual single phase induction or 4-pole asynchonous
Turntable Speeds33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM
Drive TypeIdler Drive
Platter10-1/2 inch, 3.2 lbs
Signal-to-Noise RatioMore than 55 dB below signal level (DIN 45 500)
RumbleMore than 35 dB below signal level (DIN 45 500)
Wow & FlutterLess than 0.15%
Cartridge HolderRemovable 1/2-inch mount
TonearmTorsionally rigid, turbular metal arm with vertical needle bearings
Controls
  • Record Size · Rocker Switch · Switch for record size selection at automatic start: settings 12/10/7 inch
  • Start/stop · Rocker Switch · Switch for automatic start/stop
  • Speed selection · Rocker Switch · Switch for selecting rotational speed
  • Pitch Control · +/- 6% at all speed, voltage independent
NotesNot to be confused with the Centrum/Dual 1214 - http://www.gearogs.com/gear/13480-Dual-1214 . This one has a Dual built plinth.