Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
1970
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Dual 1215 is a 3-speed idler-drive turntable that was popular in the 1970s. It supports playback of vinyl and shellac records at 33.3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds, and can also be used as a record changer. It features a quartz-controlled direct drive motor for high sound quality and a tonearm with an anti-skate mechanism. The motor on the 1215 is non-synchronous, which is similar to the motor on the 1218, but the 1215 can also be found with a two-pole motor variant.
The 1215 is considered a budget model in the Dual 12 series, with a simpler tonearm and anti-skate mechanism compared to higher-end models like the 1219 and 1229. However, it still offers a reliable performance and can be a good choice for those looking for a vintage turntable.