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About the 1219
The Dual 1219 is a German-made, fully automatic three-speed idler-drive turntable and record changer introduced in 1969. It can be used for single-play operation or to play up to six records sequentially with the changer spindle. Its design includes a four-pole synchronous motor, a heavy dynamically balanced non-magnetic platter, pitch adjustment, and a long, gimbal-mounted tonearm with a removable standard half-inch cartridge carrier.
Specifications
Type: Fully automatic idler-drive turntable/record changer
Drive: Four-pole synchronous motor; idler-wheel transmission
Speeds: 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm
Record-changing capacity: Up to six records
Platter: Non-magnetic, dynamically balanced; 305 mm diameter; 3.1 kg
Pitch adjustment: ±3% (6% total range)
Wow and flutter: ±0.06% (DIN 45507)
Rumble: 60 dB weighted; 45 dB unweighted
Tonearm: Extra-long, torsionally rigid metal arm with four-point gimbal suspension
Effective tonearm length: 222 mm
Cartridge mount: Removable; standard ½-inch mounting; accepts cartridges weighing 1–12 g
Power: AC, 50/60 Hz depending on motor pulley; voltage variants include 110/117 V and 220 V
Power consumption: Approximately 10 W
Weight: 6.8 kg
Manufactured: 1969–1972