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About the 1242
The Dual 1242 is a fully automatic, multiple-play turntable with a rotating single-play spindle, a high-torque 8-pole synchronous motor, and vario-belt drive. It features a 12-inch platter, pitch control of +/- 6%, low rumble (DIN B: >68 dB), wow/flutter under 0.04%, adjustable vertical tracking, support for cartridges weighing 4-8 grams, and an 8-3/4-inch tonearm. It was manufactured in 1978-79 and sold new for about $225.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.040%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 222.25 mm
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