Description
Dual CS518 Turntable Overview
The Dual CS518 Turntable is ideal for vinyl enthusiasts – impresses with a precise twin gimbal tonearm and the finest pivot ball bearings. The classic dual tonearm guides even the most demanding cartridges precisely and safely for a first-class listening experience.
With the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and switchable MM phono preamplifier, the CS 518 not only offers outstanding value for money, but also a very balanced sound.
Ease of use is guaranteed with the characteristic features of the CS series. The stepless antiskating can be easily adjusted using a rotary knob with a clear scale.
The electronic adjustment of the three speeds is conveniently carried out via a rotary switch, while the appropriate pickup can be easily changed using the headshell.
ROBUST, PRECISE, RELIABLE, WITH A 5-YEAR WARRANTY
FOR CAREFREE MUSIC ENJOYMENT
”This Dual is easy to use, has a built-in phono stage and sounds great.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ – 5 Star review.” What Hi-Fi?’ – 5 Star review.
Key Features
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- Folded MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer / walnut veneer
- Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
- Removable dust cover
- Precise aluminium die-cast
- Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
- Solid platterbearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing
- Straight, statically balanced
- Solid aluminium construction with precision pivot ball-bearing
- Adjustable trackingforce and antiskating
- Low vibration DC-Servo-Motor
- Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
- Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter
About Dual Turntables
For over 100 years the Dual brand has represented audio quality and innovation. Dual’s precision engineering and innovation lineage informs its current approach to turntable design and manufacturing. From former groundbreaking features like the Dual Motor and electronic direct-drive systems to the modern smart-app advancements seen in CS 529BT, the company continuously balances technical excellence with innovation. While Dual has its eyes set firmly on the future, each model reflects an understanding of both the modern and traditional vinyl listener’s needs, maintaining a commitment to provide high-quality, accessible vinyl playback solutions that bridge Dual’s storied past with an ever-evolving future.