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 necessary accuracy providing a long-term solution to the serious audiophile. The Ortofon 2M Red pickup and a switchable MM-phono pre-amplifier are part of this ready-to-run package.
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 aluminum die-cast
- Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
- Solid platter bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing
Tonearm: Twin Gimbal Design
- Straight, statically balanced
- Solid aluminum construction/precision pivot ball-bearing
- Adjustable tracking force and anti-skating
Drive: DC-Motor / Belt
- Low vibration DC-Servo-Motor
- Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
- Precision-cut belt for lower wow & flutter