I've owned a Dual 1229 turntable since 1973 and still use it several times a month. It runs as smoothly and efficiently as the day I bought it. I've never had any problems with it. It has never failed to operate and still has all the original parts, except, of course, for the stylus. I recommend it without reservations. It's hard to imagine any other turntable lasting as long as this one has. If you find one in good working order, snap it up!
Any thoughts on older Dual/Denon tables?
I have heard higher end Dual and Denon tables are pretty good used options...any thoughts on specific models and which ones to avoid...thanks....