Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.06
Rumble [dB]
-60
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
305.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
6.80
Straight
1970
Platter Weight [kg]
3.10
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Dual 1219 turntable is a vintage model that was popular in the mid to late 1970s, known for its idler-drive mechanism and robust construction. It features a powerful motor driving a rubber wheel, which in turn drives the inside edge of the platter, combining elements of belt and direct-drive turntables. The 1219 is often praised for its performance and ability to compete with modern turntables under $1,000. It can be used both as a changer for multiple records and in single-play mode, where the tonearm pivot is lowered for optimal tracking angle.