Dual 1229 turntable specifications: Drive type: Idler drive Platter: 3.1kg, dynamically balanced, non-magnetic Wow & Flutter: +/- .06% Rumble: 63dB weighted Pitch control variation: 6% The sound quality of the best dual turntables is about on par with the best entry level audiophile turntables of the current age. If you can get a Dual turntable for a price that will save you a couple of hundred dollars on one of these turntables, then go for it. You’d be hoping to pay around $200-300 for a good used Dual, such as the 1229. Since Dual turntables are built to last, they are better suited to people who want to dabble in record players . Duals turntables, particularly in the United States and Europe, have plenty of support available, as they have retained much of their popularity through to the 21st century. A good reference website for Dual turntables is dual-reference.com note: Please watch pictures and shipping prices carefully to avoid later disputes.