Dual 1246 Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Dual 1246 has a market value at around $16. Based on 435 estimated sales.
Market value
$16
Typical range $9–$46 · based on 435 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 435 events · updated today · how we compute this
Note: sellers are currently asking $299.99–$299.99 for this model. The gap between typical sale prices and asking prices is unusually wide.`
Currently listed from$299.99
Original retail (1975)$250 · ~$1,450 today
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 37 days ($299.99 → $299.99).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | — | — | $16 |
| 2026-09-06 | $299.99 | — | $16 |
| 2026-09-12 | $299.99 | — | $16 |
| 2026-09-18 | $299.99 | — | $16 |
| 2026-09-24 | $299.99 | — | $16 |
| 2026-09-30 | $299.99 | — | $16 |
| 2026-10-06 | $299.99 | — | $16 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1975–1979 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Dual |
| Original MSRP | 250 (1975) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,450 today |
| Market value (sold) | $16 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $299.99 |
| Value vs MSRP | +20% |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Dual 1246. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Dual 1246 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Dual 1246 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Dual 1246 drive belt on eBay →
- Dual 1246 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 1229 $28
- Dual 1219 $21
- Dual CS-505 $13
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