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In Reply to: RE: Dual 1019 posted by Kindablue on September 26, 2015 at 12:26:45
First, I totally endorse Dual 1019s as one of the finest auto stackers; especially for 45s and 78s. Don't forget that 45s were designed for stacking; with their label area thicker than the grooved area....
Headshell/cartridge carrier problems arise when the springy contacts and headshell connections oxidize. Clean and no probs for another few years....
Now for the headliner. Any auto table should work if you "simulate" a record playing; even without any AC power supplied. So, when you are at a flea market, try this. Put your hand on the platter and spin it, continuing any cycle the player might be in the middle of completing. Keep spinning the platter, assuring the cycle is complete. If nothing happens after a few spins, it might be okay to then try the auto function. Pretend you are stacking a record or two if the player is a stacker. Swing the steady bar over the imaginary discs. Now, switch to start mode and spin the platter. If there is any record "drop" sensor, manually switch it(Garrards and V-Ms need this done to continue their auto cycle). Keep spinning the platter and the table should move the arm and drop to begin "playing" all by itself. Holding the arm, keep the spinning going manually and now move the arm to the end of the record area. The table should magically lift the arm, swing it away and drop to rest; plus shut itself off, if you keep spinning the platter.
If any auto function does not work right, the mechanism will, more than likely need disassembly, lubing then reassembly by an experienced table techie...likely to cost $100. or more. We are talking total disassembly, service then reassembly. Current values of working 1019s stateside usually do not exceed $200. for a good worker. There is no such thing as a $450. Dual 1019 in the USA unless you have a good imagination. There is also no such thing as a $450. Dual 1219 stateside, yet....
Follow Ups:
http://vinylnirvana.com/vintage-turntables-for-sale/dual-1019-turntable-fully-serviced-solid-walnut-plinth-475-plus-shipping/Maybe it's a mirage.
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"We should look beyond the measurements." ~ From 'Engineering for Poetry Majors, 3rd Edition'
"Show me on the doll where the bad math touched you." ~ Vinyl Cop
Edits: 09/26/15
Plinth was $200+ guys...
The other "guy's" estimate was off by more than a factor of 2. My upward estimate for the price of a fully refurbed 1019 was actually a little low, as it turned out, and I provided documented proof, unlike the other guy, who was just spouting off.These efforts to show that I was wildly wrong, or that I was imagining things, look both comical and pathetic.
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"We should look beyond the measurements." ~ From 'Engineering for Poetry Majors, 3rd Edition'
"Show me on the doll where the bad math touched you." ~ Vinyl Cop
Edits: 09/28/15
It is not your imagination that I challenge; at all...It is the crazy prices asked by imaginative sellers.
How long will a $450. Dual 1019 stay for sale ?
The beauty of this hobby is everyone does not like the same things. One member loves direct drive, for me I love the 1219 idler drive. I sold one back in February and had seller's remorse. I contacted Bill at Fix My Dual and had him to build another one.
The 12X9 series has been said to be some of Dual's best turntables. The 1019's platter is a couple inches smaller than the 1219. An LP will overhang by a couple inches.
Bill is a wonderful guy and great to do business with. He's a country boy, very down to earth. He has the largest parts inventory for Dual turntables in the US. He is also a wood worker by trade and makes his own plinths. The dustcovers are specifically made for him. He is a one man operation who does great work. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for any Dual turntable to contact him.
If I did not have two quartz-locked direct drive Technics (both are 78/45/33 capable) in my studio, I'd be happy using a Dual on a daily basis. In fact, I do own a Dual 1219, a 1229Q and an Elac Miracord and will not get rid of them. I have put many hours on all three of them and they're very capable performers. That said, I would not put a lot of time, effort and money into refurbishing a 'basket case' Dual.
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