Dual Turntables

My picks:

1229
1219 (same as 1229 but with out strobe)
1019 (I use this as a dedicated 78 spinner , and its very good)
3 underrated idlers IMO

CS 5000 is OK (belt drive)

701 is a good DD for the money.

Probably all limited by the Dual arms... but still a good place for a "new to vinyl guy" on a budget to start... or someone who is just getting back and wants to test the waters.

Just bought a 1019 for a couple of euros on ebay. It's described as 'not working.'
Where would be a good place to find information about this turntable, and where (most importantly) should I look for parts?

Thanks - first post.

i have a recently purchased refurbed 721 with an ortofon blue 2M cartridge and upgraded (Dayton Audio) RCA's. I love this table, solid and very very quiet, and the sound is fab.

Dual 1229, or a 1219.... My 1229 has a Grace 747 tone arm, it is the best table I have ever had. Blew the pants off of my $$$$$ Linn LP12. If you need assistance rebuilding one, I can help. I have done six now for friends.

I own 505-2 (belt drive, 1984), 506 (belt drive, 1980), and 1228 (idler drive 1974). Also previously a 515 (belt drive 1986) and 721 (direct drive, 1977).

Avoid the ones with the plastic bases.

505-2 was the giant killer budget table back in the 1980s. Use with an Ortofon OM10 or Nagaoka MP11/110 and you'll have a very nice deck for little money. Older idler drive models sound great too. Our direct drive 721 sounded great but they are hard to get serviced.

Duals are good but a Rega or high quality Japanese direct drive may sound better.