Head shell: Skeletal, removable, accepts cartridges weighing 1-12 grams Isolated, synchronous, continuous pole typeġ2" diameter, non-magnetic, dynamically balanced To give an idea of the performance of a good turntable of thisĪrea, here are the specifications for the Dual 1219, which are representative: These Duals were well made and highly reliable many are still in Dual turntables came with relatively low mass tonearms, especially the Model 1019 and its successor the Model 1219. The top of the line Dual turntables of this period were the All of these cartridges were moving magnet types, except for the moving coil Ortofon. Of cartridges made by Elac (they invented the moving magnet cartridge), Shure, Empire, Pickering, Stanton, Ortofon, Grado, Audio Technica, Signet, B&OĪnd others. Standard ½" mount cartridges and most users chose from a large selection The cartridge heads of both brands accepted Upper-middle category stereo systems, while Garrard dominated in most low to Dual was probably the most common turntable found in Most of the Dual and Garrard models used an idler Used in single play/semi-automatic mode with automated tonearm lift/return at the end of the The upper models of both the Garrard and Dual lines were typically Both brands used radial (pivoted) tonearms and had record changerĬapability. Probably the most ubiquitous turntable brands found inĬomponent music systems of the late 1960's and early 1970's were Garrard (UK) and Dual Surprising comeback in the decade after their nadir at the dawn of the 21st Century. Both turntables and LP records have made a Today, with vinyl records a niche audiophile market, thereĪre relatively few turntables, but practically all of them are B&O Beogram 3404 illustration from period advertisement.īetween roughly 19 there were lots of turntables, LP recordsīeing the primary program source, but relatively few audiophile/professional
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