Dual Record Players

CS-418

$699.00

CS-518

$899

CS-429

$899

CS-618Q

$1,399 / 1,599

CS-418 Manual Record Player $699

Emphasis on high component precision is a feature of the entire range of Dual products. This is the case for the entry model CS 418, which uses the same platform as the higher models in the product range.

The Ortofon 2M Red pickup and a switchable MM-phono preamplifier are an integral part of this ready-to-run package.

The CS 418 is not attractive just because it is excellent value for money, but it also offers a superb and compelling balanced sound experience and a 5-year warranty for long-term ownership.

Dual CS-418 Specifications

Motor:
Drive:  Belt
Speed settings:  33/45/78
Wow & Flutter:  < ±0,1 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm:
Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: ✕
Bearing:  Ball-bearing
Effective length:  221,5 mm
Offset Angle: 25,6°
Overhang:  19 mm
Type:  statically balanced
Stylus Pressure Range:  0 g – 4 g
Cartridge Weight Range:  5 g – 9 g
Factory-installed cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red
Platter:
Material:  Aluminium die-cast
Mat:  Rubber 2,5 mm
Bearing:  Hardened steel spindle Brass bushing
Diameter:  305 mm
Weight (incl. Mat):  850 g
Plinth:
Material: MDF, folded
Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black
Feet: Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
Connection: RCA socket
Connection to Phono Input: ✓
Connection to Line Input: ✓
Digital Output: ✕
Dimensions (closed dustcover): 435 x 367 x 145 mm
Dimensions (open dustcover): D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
Weight: 5,8 kg
Power plug AC / DC: External power supply

Plinth: Solid MDF

  • Folded MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
  • Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
  • Removable dust cover

Platter: Aluminium Die-cast

  • Precise aluminum die-cast
  • Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
  • Solid platter bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing

Tonearm: Straight, statically balanced

  • Solid aluminum construction with ball-bearings
  • Damped tonearm lift
  • Adjustable tracking force and anti-skating

Drive: DC- Motor / Belt

  • Low vibration DC-Servo-Motor
  • Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
  • Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter

CS-518 Manual Record Player $899

For the true Vinyl Enthusiast, the CS 518 is equipped with a twin gimbal tonearm design using pivot ball-bearings for optimal precision.

This superior tonearm has the ability to guide even high end pickups with the greatest degree of precision and reliability.

The Ortofon 2M Red pickup and a switchable MM-phono preamplifier are an integral part of this ready-to-run package.

Dual CS-518 Record Player Specifications

Motor:
Drive:  Belt
Speed settings:  33/45/78
Wow & Flutter:  < ±0,1 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm:
Auto-Start/-Stop-Function:  ✕
Bearing:  4 x Pivot ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting
Effective length:  221,5 mm
Offset Angle:  25,6°
Overhang:  19 mm
Type:  statically balanced
Stylus Pressure Range:  0 g – 4 g
Cartridge Weight Range:  5 g – 9 g
Factory-installed cartridge:  Ortofon 2M Red
Platter:
Material:  Aluminum die-cast
Mat:  Rubber 2,5 mm
Bearing:  Hardened steel spindle Brass bushing:
Diameter:  305 mm
Weight (incl. Mat):  850 g
Plinth:
Material:  MDF, folded
Surface finish:  Vinyl veneer / Black
Feet:  Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
Connection:  RCA socket
Connection to Phono Input:  ✓
Connection to Line Input:  ✓
Digital Output:  ✕
Dimensions (closed dustcover):  435 x 367 x 145 mmDimensions (open dustcover): D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
Weight:  5,9 kg
Power plug AC / DC:  External power supply

PlinthSolid MDF

  • Folded MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
  • Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
  • Removable dust cover

Platter: Aluminium Die-cast

  • Precise aluminium die-cast
  • Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
  • Solid platterbearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing

Tonearm: Twin Gimbal Design

  • Straight, statically balanced
  • Solid aluminium construction with precision pivot ball-bearing
  • Adjustable trackingforce and antiskating

Drive: DC- Motor / Belt

  • Low vibration DC-Servo-Motor
  • Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
  • The precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter

CS-429 Fully Automatic Record Player $899

The fully automatic function of the CS 429 provides maximum ease of use. The tonearm automatically lifts, shifts across and drops with the push of a button. Simply place the vinyl record on the platter and push the start button.

The CS 429 has a fully adjustable tonearm. This provides the option to change the pickup in the future and to alter the tracking force and anti-skating accordingly.

The internal rubber damping construction decouples the tonearm and platter from external vibrations. This very quiet platform pro-vides an excellent sound performance combined with precise, optical speed control.

Dual CS-429 Record Player Specifications

Motor:
Drive:  Belt
Speed settings  33/45/78
Wow & Flutter  < ±0,08 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm:
Auto-Start/-Stop-Function:  Automatic
Bearing:  Ball-bearing
Effective length:  221,5 mm
Offset Angle:  25,6°
Overhang:  19 mm
Type:  statically balanced
Stylus Pressure Range:  0 g – 4 g
Cartridge Weight Range:  5 g – 9 g
Factory-installed cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red

Platter:

Material:  Aluminium die-cast
Mat:  Rubber 2,5 mm
Bearing:  Hardened steel spindle Brass bushing
Diameter:  305 mm
Weight (incl. Mat):  850 g

Plinth:

Material:  MDF, folded
Surface finish:  Vinyl veneer / Black
Feet:  Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
Connection:  RCA socket
Connection to Phono Input:  ✓
Connection to Line Input:  ✓
Digital Output:  ✕
Dimensions (closed dustcover):  435 x 367 x 145 mm
Dimensions (open dustcover):  D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
Weight:  6,2 KG
Power plug AC / DC:  External power supply

Plinth: Solid MDF

  • MDF construction with internal vibration absorber
  • Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
  • Removable dust cover

Platter: Aluminium Die-cast

  • Precise aluminum die-cast
  • Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
  • Solid platter bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing

Tonearm: Straight, statically balanced

  • All functions can be fully automatic or manual
  • Solid aluminum construction with ball-bearings
  • Adjustable tracking force and anti-skating

Drive: DC- Motor / Belt

  • Precise optical speed control
  • Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
  • The precision-cut belt for lower wow & flutter

CS-618w Manual Record Player

Black Vinyl Finish: $1,399

Black Gloss Finish: $1,599

Walnut High Gloss Finish: $1,599

For decades, direct-drive turntables from Dual have been renowned for their quality and reliability. The rumble free direct-drive in the CS 618Q keeps the RPM totally stable while operating without noise or vibration.

The advanced twin gimbal precision tonearm is partnered with an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge.

The turntable comes with an auto-stop feature that includes an automatic tonearm lift to reduce wear and tear on the needle as it moves to the end of the record.

Dual CS-618W Record Player Specifications

Drive:

Drive:  Direct-drive
Speed settings:  33/45/78
Wow & Flutter:  < ±0,07 % (DIN WTD)

Tonearm:

Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: Auto-Stop / Auto Tonarmlift
Bearing: 4 x Pivot ball-bearing /twin gimbal mounting
Effective length: 221,5 mm
Offset Angle: 25,6°
Overhang: 19 mm
Type: statically balanced
Stylus Pressure Range: 0 g to 4 g
Cartridge Weight Range: 5 g to 9 g
Factory-installed Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue
Platter:
Material: Aluminium die-cast
Mat: Rubber 2,5 mm
Bearing: Hardened steel spindle, Brass bushing
Diameter: 305 mm
Weight (incl. Mat): 1450 g
Plinth:
Material: MDF, folded
Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black
Option: Gloss / Black
Option: Veneer / Wallnut
Feet:  Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
Connection:  RCA socket
Connection to Phono Input: ✓
Connection to Line Input: ✓
Digital Output: ✕

Dimension, closed dustcover:

435 x 367 x 145 mm

Dimension, open dustcover:

T: 415 mm / H: 400 mm

Weight:

7 kg

Power plug AC / DC:

External power supply

Plinth: Solid MDF

  • Surface Options: Vinyl veneer, Gloss paint, Walnut veneer
  • Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
  • Removable dust cover

Platter: Aluminium Die-cast

  • Heavy aluminum die-cast platter
  • Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
  • Hardened steel spindle integrated into the direct-drive

Tonearm: Twin Gimbal Design

  • Autostop function with an automatic tonearm lift
  • Solid aluminum construction with precision pivot ball-bearing
  • Adjustable tracking force and antiskating

Drive: Direct-drive

  • Quartz stabilized, high-end direct-drive
  • No vibrations through coreless inductors
  • Double shielded Rotormagnets to eliminate any stray magnetic fields