Dual 1228 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-06, a Dual 1228 has a market value at around $26. Based on 582 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 67 days ($1,450 → $1,450).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | — | — | $23 |
| 2026-09-06 | — | — | $23 |
| 2026-09-12 | — | — | $23 |
| 2026-09-18 | — | — | $25 |
| 2026-09-24 | — | — | $25 |
| 2026-09-30 | $1,450 | — | $25 |
| 2026-10-06 | $1,450 | — | $25 |
| 2026-10-12 | $1,450 | — | $25 |
| 2026-10-18 | $1,450 | — | $25 |
| 2026-10-27 | $1,450 | — | $25 |
| 2026-11-02 | $1,450 | — | $26 |
| 2026-11-05 | $1,450 | — | $26 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1972–1975 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Dual |
| Original MSRP | 220 (1972) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,600 today |
| Market value (sold) | $26 |
Buying notes
Idler-drive Dual. Check idler wheel condition; flat spots cause a rhythmic thump during playback. Idler replacement is available. Verify the semi-auto return mechanism works. Good Swiss build quality when serviced correctly.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Dual 1228. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Dual 1228 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Dual 1228 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Dual 1228 drive belt on eBay →
- Dual 1228 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Dual 1219 $21
- Dual 1215S $25
- Dual 1225 $22
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