Dual 1009 (1963–1967)
A fully automatic turntable from West Germany that set early standards for high-fidelity record playback with precision engineering.
Overview
The Dual 1009 is an automatic turntable made by Dual in West Germany during the mid-1960s. Manufactured between 1963 and 1967, it was the company's first major market success and is recognized as one of the first fully automatic turntables sold worldwide. Designed for high-fidelity stereo playback, it combines professional-grade performance with automatic operation, including auto-start, tracking, and trip functions. The turntable supports four speeds: 16⅔, 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm, selected via a manual speed selector. It uses an idler wheel drive system and features a tonearm with externally applied tracking force via a multiple-coiled mainspring, maintaining dynamic balance during playback.
Specifications
| Product type | Automatic turntable |
| Manufacturer | Dual |
| Years of manufacture | 1963 - 1967 |
| Turntable speeds | 16⅔, 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm |
| Wow and flutter | less than 0.12% |
| Rumble | less than 38dB below signal |
| Cartridge weight compatibility | 2–16 grams |
| Tracking force capability | as low as 12 gram |
| Platter weight | 4 lb |
| Dimensions | 376 × 308 mm |
| Country of manufacture | West Germany |
| Associated equipment | Shure V-IS cartridge, Shure control amplifier (as part of Shure M-100 stereo disc playback system) |
Design
The Dual 1009 uses an idler wheel drive system and features a tonearm where tracking force is applied externally via a multiple-coiled mainspring, preserving dynamic balance. It supports cartridges weighing between 2 and 16 grams and allows precise setup for optimal record tracking.
Context
The Dual 1009 was a breakthrough product for Dual, marking their first major market hit and establishing them in the global hi-fi market. It was the first fully automatic turntable to offer professional-level sound quality with consumer-friendly automation, setting a new benchmark among high-end turntables of the 1960s.
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