Dual CS 518 Manual Turntable

Dual  |  SKU: CS518-BK
Regular price £699.00
Colour: Black
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Product 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

  • 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): 850 g
  • 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

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