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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    Cool! Those old Shure carts are great matches for Duals.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    edited March 2023
    dudeman said:
    Cool! Those old Shure carts are great matches for Duals.

    need to search for the second 1228 cart and stylus. Have AT95 setup from an Onkyo headshell I have laying around. I can throw on here or that pioneer get up too. but it needs to be operational first.
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  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,959
    JeBurkhardt said:
    I am moving my turntable from my carpeted living room to a room with hardwood flooring. I want to put something underneath the stand the turntable sits on to reduce vibration being transferred to it when walking near it. I was thinking about a small area rug or an anti fatigue pad. Any suggestions?
    If you can go with a wall mounted stand, definitely do it. 
    Otherwise, try an Auralex turntable pad. I had the same problem as yourself. I have my setup on a hardwood floor and when I walked close to the turntable I could hear my footsteps resonating from the speakers. The Auralex stopped that. It was a relatively cheap solution as some isolation pads can cost a ton of money.
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    edited March 2023
    eddiec said:
    JeBurkhardt said:
    I am moving my turntable from my carpeted living room to a room with hardwood flooring. I want to put something underneath the stand the turntable sits on to reduce vibration being transferred to it when walking near it. I was thinking about a small area rug or an anti fatigue pad. Any suggestions?
    If you can go with a wall mounted stand, definitely do it. 
    Otherwise, try an Auralex turntable pad. I had the same problem as yourself. I have my setup on a hardwood floor and when I walked close to the turntable I could hear my footsteps resonating from the speakers. The Auralex stopped that. It was a relatively cheap solution as some isolation pads can cost a ton of money.

    Auralex ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform https://a.co/d/bnJs240

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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    edited May 2023
    1229Q.....

    $50.

    been sitting since I bought it. tracking force dial spring is sprung.

    Finally asked on vinyl engine and it was such an obvious work around. Adjust TF with counterweight.....

    sounds pretty good through an OG Shure M75D and a Shure NB71 stylus.

    Spinning reissue Vitalogy.

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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    Very cool! Not bad for $50.00, either.

    You probably already know this but I'm a huge fan of those old Dual idler drive turntables. They are magical when paired with a Marantz and a good set of speakers. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    got a line on a dual 1219 ....
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    mickeyrat said:
    got a line on a dual 1219 ....

    home. will test later.

    also received the 1229Q original cover. looks great.
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    mickeyrat said:
    mickeyrat said:
    got a line on a dual 1219 ....

    home. will test later.

    also received the 1229Q original cover. looks great.
    Sweet! Good luck with it.

    I have a 1209 sitting in my basement that needs restoration. Maybe I should get off my ass and do something about that. Haha
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    mickeyrat said:
    got a line on a dual 1219 ....

    home. will test later.

    also received the 1229Q original cover. looks great.
    Sweet! Good luck with it.

    I have a 1209 sitting in my basement that needs restoration. Maybe I should get off my ass and do something about that. Haha

    1219 looks way simplier than the 1228 or 1229Q to me. Think that will be my diy entry into working on these.
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    mickeyrat said:
    got a line on a dual 1219 ....

    home. will test later.

    also received the 1229Q original cover. looks great.
    Sweet! Good luck with it.

    I have a 1209 sitting in my basement that needs restoration. Maybe I should get off my ass and do something about that. Haha

    what do you do or use for a repair stand?
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    mickeyrat said:
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    mickeyrat said:
    got a line on a dual 1219 ....

    home. will test later.

    also received the 1229Q original cover. looks great.
    Sweet! Good luck with it.

    I have a 1209 sitting in my basement that needs restoration. Maybe I should get off my ass and do something about that. Haha

    what do you do or use for a repair stand?
    Just a flat table. I remove the platter and counter weight so there isn't as much stress on the mechanisms when I have to flip it over. 

    I also use blocks of styrofoam to protect the top and to make sure the tonearm isn't bearing any weight while the turntable is upside-down. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    just received a 1216. wood base and intact cover.  stupid cheap. needs repair. one owner. stored. since early 80's
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    mickeyrat said:
    just received a 1216. wood base and intact cover.  stupid cheap. needs repair. one owner. stored. since early 80's
    Nice find!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    just received a 1216. wood base and intact cover.  stupid cheap. needs repair. one owner. stored. since early 80's
    Nice find!

    $42 plus shipping.
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    mickeyrat said:
    dudeman said:
    mickeyrat said:
    just received a 1216. wood base and intact cover.  stupid cheap. needs repair. one owner. stored. since early 80's
    Nice find!

    $42 plus shipping.
    That's awesome! There is a guy local to me selling a 1218 (I think) that has a rough looking UA base for $400.

    Good deals on these gems seem to be drying up around here.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    buddy was gifted some equipment last year. To include a kenwood receiver from the 80's and a Technics SL -1500. I had the TT cleaned and relubed. New Empire stylus(existing Empire cart). Thing is dead quiet. Such a solid performer.

    One thing I noticed though. I am very spoiled by using Dual tables and their FULL AUTO feature!!!!
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    I'll tell you man, there is something special about those Dual idler drive turntables. They are so interesting to operate and there is an authoritative quality to the sound that I have never been able to get from a belt or direct drive tt.

    Right now I have a nice Pioneer tt and it sounds really nice, but compared to my Dual, it just sounds like something is missing. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    edited July 2023
    The 1500 now belongs to me. he about shit at the cost for cleaning. I threw in his ticket to pj (yet to pay for by him)and one of the 7 duals. will be a 1228 or 1257....
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    edited July 2023
    so I want to run the Technics 1500 and Dual 1228 through the 2275. being single phono amp I will need a reliable external switch. recommendations?
    Also believe am going reasearch and search for a solid dd dual... you know, to round out my collection.

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14

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