Dual 1229 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Dual 1229 has a market value at around $220. Based on 612 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 53% over the last 73 days ($738 → $350).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $738 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $688 | — | $23 |
| 2026-09-06 | $975 | — | $23 |
| 2026-09-12 | $775 | — | $23 |
| 2026-09-18 | $775 | — | $24 |
| 2026-09-24 | $1,035 | — | $25 |
| 2026-09-30 | $1,095 | — | $28 |
| 2026-10-06 | $775 | — | $28 |
| 2026-10-12 | $775 | — | $30 |
| 2026-10-18 | $775 | $1,795 | $60 |
| 2026-10-27 | $723 | $1,695 | $214 |
| 2026-11-02 | $350 | $1,695 | $214 |
| 2026-11-05 | $350 | $1,695 | $220 |
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 | 270 (1972) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,950 today |
| Market value (sold) | $220 |
Buying notes
Idler-drive Dual. Check the idler wheel for flat spots; this is the critical variable on all idler-drive Duals. Idler wheels are available as replacements. Auto-return and cueing should work; verify before buying.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Dual 1229. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Dual 1229 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Dual 1229 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Dual 1229 drive belt on eBay →
- Dual 1229 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 CS-505 $13
- Dual 1246 $16
- Dual 1219 $21
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