Dual CS 418 Manual Turntable

The Dual CS 418 is a high-quality manual turntable designed for listeners who want a reliable, great-sounding entry into true hi-fi vinyl playback.

Built with the same engineering DNA found in Dual’s higher-end models, it delivers smooth rotation, stable tracking and consistent sound quality.

With its clean, modern aesthetic and robust construction, it is an ideal centrepiece for any home audio system.

Pre-fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and supported by a quiet belt-drive system, the CS 418 offers warm, detailed and engaging performance straight out of the box.

Its solid plinth, vibration-absorbing feet and precision tonearm ensure reduced resonance and clear playback, giving you a more accurate reproduction of your favourite albums.

FEATURES

• Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge: Provides dynamic, balanced and detailed sound without needing immediate upgrades.
• Precision Straight Tonearm: Ensures smooth tracking with reduced friction for improved clarity and reduced distortion.
• Low-Resonance Plinth: Minimises vibration transfer for cleaner, more stable playback.
• Belt-Drive System: Offers quiet, consistent rotation to enhance the accuracy of your records.
• 33⅓, 45 & 78 RPM Playback: Supports both LPs and singles with easy speed switching.
• Adjustable Damping Feet: Helps level the turntable and isolate it from external vibrations for more reliable performance.
• Detachable Headshell: Makes cartridge changes and upgrades simple as your system evolves.
• Manual Operation: Offers full, hands-on control of playback, perfect for vinyl enthusiasts who enjoy an authentic analogue experience.

Specifications

• Drive: Belt
• Speed settings: 33/45/78
• Wow&Flutter: <±0.1 % (DIN rated)
• Platter: Aluminium die-cast
• Mat: Rubber 2.5 mm
• Bearing: Hardened steel spindle, Brass bushing
• Diameter: 305 mm
• Weight (incl. Mat): 0.85kg
• Tonearm Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: ✕
• Tonearm Bearing: Ball-bearing
• 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 Red
• Plinth Material: MDF
• Plinth Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black
• 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: 5.8 kg
• Power plug AC / DC: External power supply
• Warranty: 5 Years