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