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Opinions on vintage Dual turntables

Hello All. I have a Dual 1245 currently which is ok. I have been thinking about searching for a "better" Dual. Which models would you recommend? Which ones to stay away from? I always had a soft spot for the vintage Duals for some reason, maybe because my first TT was a 1225 back in the day. I have a Shure V15 IV to mate with it.
Thanks!
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audiofeil
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Aside from an emotional, or "soft spot" as you say, attachment there is little value in seeking out older Duals if performance is your primary criteria.

As others have noted, newer products from Rega, MusicHall, etc. will smoke the Duals.

If you're committed to retro, look to Denon, Micro Seiki, Luxman, etc.

IMO
audiofeil
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There are a number of semi-automatics from Denon, Pioneer, Yamaha, Technics etc. that provide both convenience and performance.
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