| 1977 - Continued |
| The name "DUAL International" became well respected by both consumers |
| and audio critics world-wide. |
| 1978 - The first DUAL Quartz controlled turntable with an Ultra Low Mass Tonearm |
| is introduced. It uses a tuning anti-resonator in order to defeat tonearm |
| resonance and a highly stabilized electronic drive system. It also features |
| strobe illumination using LED's and has the controls on the front of the unit. |
| The first remote controlled high fidelity cassette player is the modern |
| C-839RC. This unit is introduced utilizing the latest in microprocessor |
| technology. |
| 1979 - The introduction of the ULM (Ultra Low Mass) tonearm technology. This |
| development resulted in 50% lower mass in the tonearm/cartridge system |
| than other turntables of the time. The advantages to this system are: |
| Better Audible Contact and Better Stylus and Turntable lifetime. |
| The first DUAL Hi-Fidelity receiver with synthesis technology for station |
| scanning and digital frequency display. |
| The "Thermo-Float" technology for DUAL loudspeakers became |
| internationally known. |
| 1980 - Continuing innovation leads DUAL through the 1980's. The introduction |
| of the SM line with Amplifier, Tuner, Receiver, Turntable and Cassette |
| products. |
| 1981 - At the Berlin Electronics show, DUAL introduces the first CD player with |
| PCM technology. |
| Introduction of the successful Hi-Fi Cassette player C-844. This unit |
| offers two motors, two capstans and two speeds. |
| Introduction of the CD-741 and the Model 728Q with floating chassis. |
| Despite the technological advancements at DUAL, the first signs of |
| loss start to appear. The ability to compete could not be kept alive. |
| Since 1978, the losses occurred due to competition from the far |
| east and is increasing. Intensive efforts to incorporate were not |
| successful. |
| 1982 - In January, DUAL declares bankruptcy. Despite this, employees kept |
| the company running to ensure the continuation of the DUAL name. |
| This activity was backed by the DUAL dealer network. |
| Due to extraordinarily tough competition from the far east, DUAL was |
| forced to come up with a new marketing concept. |
| On July 1, 1982, DUAL was purchased by the Thompson-Brandt concern. |
| By doing this, DUAL ensured for a long time the quality of their products |
| and that development of these products would continue. The company |
| now was able to acquire the fine technological knowledge and precision |
| of modern micro-electronics. |