Dual CS 518 Manual Turntable
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Manual Operation Full manual operation gives you complete control over playback.
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Belt Drive Belt drive mechanism isolates the motor for quieter, more musical playback.
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33, 45 & 78rpm Supports 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm — compatible with shellac and vintage records.
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Built-In Pre-Amp Built-in phono stage means you can connect directly to any amplifier or speaker.
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Anti-Skate Control Adjustable anti-skate control helps prevent the stylus from skipping and reduces record wear.
Dual CS 518 Manual Turntable
Description
Description
The Dual CS 518 is a precision-engineered manual turntable built for vinyl enthusiasts who want detailed, expressive and reliable analogue playback.
Designed with a focus on stability and low resonance, it pairs a robust chassis with an advanced twin-gimbal tonearm to extract maximum musical clarity from your records. Its clean, modern aesthetic makes it an ideal centrepiece for any dedicated listening space or hi-fi system.
Equipped with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and a finely balanced tonearm, the CS 518 offers impressive performance right out of the box.
The combination of a belt-drive system, vibration-damping feet and a solid plinth ensures smooth rotation and reduced distortion, allowing your music to shine with accuracy and warmth.
FEATURES
- Twin-Gimbal Precision Tonearm: Provides ultra-low friction movement for superior tracking, resulting in clearer highs and richer detail.
- Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge: Delivers lively, balanced and engaging sound quality without the need for upgrades.
- Low-Resonance Plinth: Minimises vibration transfer to improve audio clarity and maintain stable playback.
- Belt-Drive System: Offers smooth and quiet operation with reliable rotational stability.
- 33⅓, 45 & 78 RPM Speeds: Easily switch between your favourite LPs and singles with accurate speed control.
- Adjustable Damping Feet: Allows you to level the turntable and reduce external vibration for consistent performance.
- Detachable Headshell: Simplifies cartridge replacement and future system enhancements.
- Manual Operation: Gives you full control over the listening experience, ideal for purists who enjoy hands-on interaction with their vinyl.
Specifications
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: 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 Red
- Plinth Material: MDF
- Plinth Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / 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: 5.8 kg
- Power plug AC / DC: External power supply
- Warranty: 5 Years
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5 Years Warranty + 60 Day Returns
K&B Audio are authorised retailers for Dual. Your purchase comes with a 5 Years warranty, expert help on hand and you get 60 day returns window in case you're not 100% happy with the product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you price match?
Do you price match?
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Please submit a price match request here.
We will price match where possible provided that the competitor is a like for like UK VAT registered company, they must be an authorised retailer, the product must be in stock and not on clearance.
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