I would concur -- the 1214 is nothing to be ashamed of.  I have a 1218, 
which I think differed from the 1229 only in having a smaller platter 
(the 1229 has a full, 12" size).  And I think the Dual's were pretty 
widely respected in general -- certainly mid-range.

Very nice job on the base.  I'm still using the 'OEM' version that came 
with mine when I bought it in 1974 or 75. Along with my much beloved 
AR-2ax speakers, which need new foam surrounds.

Ed

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM, Bill Kasper wrote:

> nyet, the 1214 is a fine table, especially if you put a decent 
> cartridge on it.  not quite up to the 1229 standard, but fine.
>
> and you ought to check out some of the plinth builds on audiokarma, 
> yours would fit right in there and be much appreciated.
>
> best,
> bill
> felton, ca
>
> On Jul 13, 2011, at 6:43 AM, Adam R. Maxwell wrote:
>
>>
>> On Jul 13, 2011, at 04:47 , w.taggart@v... wrote:
>>
>>> The cabinetry probably is worth more than the hardware it contains! 
>>> heheh...
>>
>> More than likely, and I've probably distressed audiophiles everywhere 
>> by my choice of construction :).  I think my Dual 1214 was low-end 40 
>> years ago, but I keep it around because it plays 78s.  My kids don't 
>> know what a cassette or 8-track looks like, but at least they 
>> recognize vinyl.
>>
>> -- 
>> Adam
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