1229 vs Sansui SR-222
The SR-222's wow & flutter is 0.070% against the 1229's 0.060%, its effective length 220 mm against 222 mm, and its drive type Belt against Idler. Both share platter material (Aluminum).
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AnalogTurntablesTonearmsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$300
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 1229
The Dual 1229 is a fully automatic 3-speed idler-drive turntable with manual, single-play, and multi-play operation. It features a synchronous continuous-pole motor, pitch control, anti-skating, illuminated stroboscope, silicone oil damped cueing, and an extra-long torsionally rigid tonearm with a 222 mm effective length. The platter is a non-magnetic, dynamically balanced 305 mm die-cast aluminum platter weighing 3.1 kg. Output is via a stereo 5-pin DIN connection.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Drive Type
- idler
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 3.1 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.060%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 222 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 376 × 153 × 308 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.2 kg (16 lbs)
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