Dual Catalogue 1968/69
My sister and I bought a 1219 Dual turntable, but we could not afford the rest of the catalogue, so that's when I built my first speakers - full range 17cm from Audax in a DIY enclosure filled up with an old bedcover Mum gave me, valve amplifier kit bought from Cibot Radio, and DIY transistor preamp. The temperature in my room was always a few degrees more than the rest of the house as a result: cosy to listen to the Beatles WHITE album!
My sister has since acquired a Dual CT-1440 tuner
My sister has since acquired a Dual CT-1440 tuner
My first Tube amp - Cibot Radio kit 2x12w
Dual TG-19 tape recorder
BRAUN was another brand also on my radar at the time, although I couldn't afford it then, and has probably gone too iconic today to be affordable now. As proof, this CSV-1000 found at Hifi Vintage Christian Grados in Paris is for sale for 1200 euros!
Braun CSV 1000 - 1200 euros chez Grados Paris
Braun turntable, tuner preamp, and amp
Braun portable radio and speaker
It has been said that Braun aesthetics were an big inspiration for John Ive, the chief designer at Apple, and yes I am a fan, as we are a complete Apple household from a 27" iMac - the one I am using right now, to a number of Macbook Air, iPhones and iPads...we are completely addicted!
Braun combi 300
Braun black & white beauty
Braun combi 308 - all black
Magnificent Braun tape recorder