Dual CS 518 Turntable

DUAL CS 518 Turntable

For the true Vinyl Enthusiast, the CS 518 is equipped with a twin gimbal tonearm design using pivot ball-bearings for optimal precision.

This superior tonearm has the ability to guide even high end pickups with the greatest degree of precision and reliability.

The Ortofon 2M Red pickup and a switchable MM-phonopreamplifier are an integral part of this ready to run package.

Details:

Plinth: Solid MDF

• Folded MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
• Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
• Removable dust cover

Platter: Aluminium Die-cast

• Precise aluminium die-cast
• Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
• Solid platterbearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing

Tonearm: Straight, statically balanced

• Solid aluminum construction with ball-bearings
• Damped tonearmlift
• Adjustable trackingforce and antiskating

Drive: DC- Motor / Belt

• Low vibration DC-Servo-Motor
• Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
• Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter

The CS 518 prides itself on its ability to deliver superb precision in the high ends. But that's not all, with the vibration absorbent plinth and resonance damping platter, the listening experience is even greater. The DC motor is also a low vibration feature so you can really turn up your records high knowing it won't affect playback. Dual have developed a turntable which is not only stylish, but also performs brilliantly without a hefty price tag.