Dual CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi 3-Speed Turntable (Black Veneer)

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Model: CS518BK UPC: 4260136676463 Item: 176426

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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

Specifications

Drive:
- Drive: Belt
- Speed settings: 33 / 45 / 78
- Wow & Flutter: < ±0,1 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm:
- Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: X
- Bearing: 4 x Pivot ball bearing, twin gimbal mounting
- Effective length: 221.5 mm
- Offset Angle: 25.6°
- Overhang: 19 mm
- 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
Platter:
- Material: Aluminium Die-cast
- Mat: Rubber 3.5 mm
- Bearing: Hardened steel spindle, Brass bushing
- Diameter: 305 mm
- Weight: 1.59 lb
Plinth:
- Material: MDF, folded
- Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black
- Feet: Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
- Connection: RCA socket
- Connection to Phono Input: Yes
- Connection to Line Input: Yes
- Digital Output: X
- Dimension, closed dustcover (W x H x D): 17.13" x 14.45" x 5.71"
- Dimension, open dustcover: T: 16.34" / H: 15.75"
- Weight: 13 lb

What's in the Box

CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi 3-Speed Turntable
Dust cover
Headshell with phono cartridge
Platter including belt
Platter mat
Counterweight
Spindle adaptor (for 7” Eps)
Power supply for connecting to the main supply
Coaxial stereo audio cable

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Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound and easy set up.

Great turntable and the delivery was really quick. Set up was easy and sounds great. Only complaint-it’s made in China.

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March 10, 2022

Scotty

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Rated 5 out of 5

CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi 3-Speed Turntable (Black Veneer)

I have had Duel turntables in the past, this product does not disappoint.

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February 16, 2022

SCOTT HELPHAND

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Rated 5 out of 5

CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi 3-Speed Turntable (Black Veneer)

Excellent build quality and value for money, a true mid level manual belt driven TT for an audiophile..... extremely happy with the product (Dual 518)