Dual’s best-known units are undoubtedly the 1009, 1219 and 1229; all idler drive turntables that had to compete with the more expensive and classic Garrard, Lenco, and Thorens tables of the period.

Also, the time, energy and cost of a vintage turntable’s upkeep can be significant. The neat thing today, largely thanks to vinyl’s renaissance, is that you can get the best of both worlds ...