# Dual CS 618Q Manual Direct Drive Turntable

The Dual CS 618Q is a premium manual turntable designed for vinyl enthusiasts who value precision engineering, timeless styling, and exceptional audio performance.

Built with a focus on durability and accuracy, it offers a direct-drive system, high-quality pick-up cartridge, and a vibration-resistant plinth to ensure your records sound their best.

Whether you’re rediscovering your classic vinyl collection or building a high-fidelity setup at home, the CS 618Q delivers a smooth, stable and engaging listening experience.

With its auto-stop feature, carbon fibre tonearm and Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge pre-installed, this turntable blends convenience with audiophile-grade components.

The clean, elegant design suits both modern and traditional interiors, making it a reliable centrepiece for any listening room.

**FEATURES**

-   **Direct Drive Motor:** Enjoy consistent speed accuracy and low wow and flutter for a stable, detailed playback experience.
-   **Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge:** Benefit from improved clarity, channel separation and refined high-frequency response straight out of the box.
-   **Carbon Fibre Tonearm:** Lightweight yet rigid, it reduces resonance for cleaner sound reproduction and improved tracking.
-   **Auto-Stop Function:** Protects your stylus and records by automatically stopping rotation at the end of the side.
-   **Anti-Resonance Plinth:** The solid, low-vibration chassis provides a stable platform that enhances musical accuracy and reduces unwanted noise.
-   **Adjustable Feet:** Level the turntable easily for optimal tracking and reliable performance on any surface.
-   **33⅓, 45 & 78 RPM Speeds:** Play your entire collection, from modern LPs to vintage shellac records.
-   **Detachable Headshell:** Makes cartridge swaps and upgrades simple, supporting future system improvements.

###### Specifications

-   **Drive:** Direct drive
-   **Speed settings:** 33/45/78
-   **Wow&Flutter:** <±0.07 % (DIN-rated)
-   **Platter:** Aluminium die-cast
-   **Mat:** Rubber 2.5 mm
-   **Bearing:** Hardened steel spindle, Brass bushing
-   **Diameter:** 305 mm
-   **Weight (incl. Mat):** 1.45kg
-   **Tonearm Auto-Start/-Stop-Function:** Auto-Stop / Auto Tonarmlift
-   **Tonearm Bearing:** 4 x pivot ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting
-   **Tonearm Effective length:** 221.5 mm
-   **Tonearm Offset Angle:** 25.6°
-   **Tonearm Overhang:** 19 mm
-   **Tonearm Type:** statically balanced
-   **Stylus Pressure Range:** 0 g to 4 g
-   **Cartridge Weight Range:** 5 g to 9 g
-   **Factory installed pick up:** Ortofon 2M Blue
-   **Plinth Material:** MDF
-   **Plinth Surface finish:** Vinyl veneer / Black; optional Gloss Black; optional Walnut veneer
-   **Feet:** Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
-   **Connection (RCA socket):** Yes
-   **Connection to Phono Input:** ✓
-   **Connection to Line Input:** ✓
-   **Digital Output:** ✕
-   **Dimensions (closed dustcover):** 435 x 367 x 145 mm
-   **Dimensions (open dustcover):** Depth 415 mm / Height 400 mm
-   **Weight:** 7.5 kg
-   **Power plug AC / DC:** External power supply
-   **Warranty:** 5 Years

## Details

- **Price:** 1099.0 GBP - 1199.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** Dual
- **Type:** Turntables

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Black | 1099.00 GBP | In stock |
| Walnut | 1199.00 GBP | In stock |
| High Gloss Black | 1199.00 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Dual CS 618Q Manual Direct Drive Turntable - K&B Audio
- Dual CS 618Q Manual Direct Drive Turntable - K&B Audio
- Dual CS 618Q Manual Direct Drive Turntable - K&B Audio
- Dual CS 618Q Manual Direct Drive Turntable - K&B Audio
- Dual CS 618Q Manual Direct Drive Turntable - K&B Audio

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> Source: [K&B Audio](www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/dual-cs618q-manual-direct-drive-turntable)
> Updated: 2026-05-23