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Dual 1214

Three Speed Idler Drive Turntable

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Dual 1214

Specifications

Drive: 2-pole single phase induction motor or 4-pole asynchronous motor with radialelastic suspension

Speeds: 33.33, 45 and 78rpm

Speed adjustment: 1 semitone (6%) at all speeds

Platter: 3.2 lbs

Wow and flutter: less than 0.15%

Rumble: less than 35dB

Signal to noise ratio: less than 55dB

Tonearm: torsionally rigid, tubular metal arm with vertical needle bearings and horizontal 2-layer precision ball bearings

Cartridge holder: removable 1/2" mounting

Weight: 9.7lbs without packing

Downloads

service manual (en)


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Dual Idler Drive Turntables

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Comments

service manual download issues

can't even get to the service manual link, let alone download it.

manual download

The link works fine. If you are having issues please read the FAQ as it contains solutions to common download problems.

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JaS

Dual rim-drive turntable removal

How does the platter come off, is it a simple lift or is there a clip? Mine seems stuck.

Rim drive removal

Depending on the model, there is a wire circlip around the middle shaft. If you remove the pin in the middle and
the chrome ring you may see it better. Usually a groove in the shaft. You can move the ring with a very small
screw drive so it crosses the gap and then pry it off. Other units have a lock which you can access under
the rubber cover by moving a lever sideways while pulling up.