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AnalogTurntablesTonearmsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$150
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About the 1242
The Dual 1242 is a fully automatic, multiple-play turntable with a rotating single-play spindle, a high-torque 8-pole synchronous motor, and vario-belt drive. It features a 12-inch platter, pitch control of +/- 6%, low rumble (DIN B: >68 dB), wow/flutter under 0.04%, adjustable vertical tracking, support for cartridges weighing 4-8 grams, and an 8-3/4-inch tonearm. It was manufactured in 1978-79 and sold new for about $225.
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