Dual CS 518 Manual Turntable – Hi-Fi Belt Drive Precision

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Description

Dual CS 518: Precision Sound for the Discerning Enthusiast

Name: Dual CS 518 Manual Turntable – Hi-Fi Belt Drive Precision
Brand: Dual
Price: 699.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

The Dual CS 518 is a sophisticated semi-automatic turntable designed for the audiophile who appreciates deep control over playback without sacrificing critical convenience. It perfectly embodies Dual’s philosophy of combining meticulous German engineering with high-quality components, offering a robust and acoustically accurate belt-drive system. The CS 518 is built for pure, uncolored vinyl reproduction.

🎶 Semi-Automatic High Fidelity

The CS 518 utilizes a manual start for full control over tonearm placement, paired with a desirable automatic stop function.

Manual Start: The user manually places the tonearm on the record, ensuring precision control over tracking position.
Automatic Stop/Lift: At the end of the record, the electronic sensor automatically lifts the tonearm and stops the platter, preventing wear on the stylus and minimizing handling risk.

⚙️ Superior Mechanics and Components

This model focuses on mechanical isolation and speed stability for flawless playback.

Belt Drive System: A low-vibration DC motor drives the platter via a precision belt, effectively isolating the platter from motor noise.
Floating Sub-Chassis: The platter and tonearm assembly are mounted on a suspended sub-chassis, which significantly dampens external vibrations and resonance, resulting in improved clarity and detail.
Twin Gimbal Tonearm: Features a sophisticated Twin Gimbal bearing made of aluminum, allowing for precise tracking and full adjustability of tracking force and anti-skating, critical for high-end cartridge performance.

🔌 Ready-to-Play Connectivity

The CS 518 is designed for easy integration into any audio system:

Switchable Phono Preamp: A high-quality MM Phono Preamplifier is integrated and can be turned ON or OFF via a switch. This allows direct connection to any modern amplifier or active speaker (LINE-IN) without needing an external phono stage.
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge: The turntable comes pre-mounted and perfectly aligned with the popular Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, known for its dynamic and open sound profile.

The Dual CS 518 offers the mechanical precision and control typically found in purely manual high-end decks, coupled with the user convenience features that make vinyl listening a relaxing pleasure.

Specifications

Weight: 200gr
Usage: Indoor & outdoor

Pros and cons

Sustainably produced
Ideal for everyday use
May discolor in direct sunlight

CS 518

The manual turntable
with the classic dual tonearm

DETAILS

Plinth:Solid MDF
MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
Elastomer vibration absorber inside the feet
Surface option: Walnut wood veneer
Platter:Aluminium Die-cast
Aluminium die-cast, long term precision
Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
Hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing
Tonearm:Twin Gimbal
Accurate spring loaded antiskating
Solid aluminium gimbal construction
Four fine pivot ball-bearings
Drive:DC- Motor / Belt
Selector switch for 33 / 45 / 78
Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter