DUAL CS 518 Manual Turntable with Ortofon Cartridge

The perfect start to the high-end

The CS 518, ideal for vinyl enthusiasts, impresses with a precise twin gimbal tonearm and the finest pivot ball bearings. The classic Dual tonearm guides even the most demanding cartridges precisely and safely for a first-class listening experience.

With a factory-fitted Ortofon cartridge and switchable MM phono preamplifier, the CS 518 not only offers outstanding value for money, but also a very balanced sound.

Ease of use is guaranteed with the characteristic features of the CS series. The stepless antiskating can be easily adjusted using a rotary knob with a clear scale. The electronic adjustment of the three speeds is conveniently carried out via a rotary switch, while the appropriate pickup can be easily changed using the headshell.

Plinth

• MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
• Elastomer vibration absorber inside the feet
• Surface option: walnut wood veneer

Platter

• 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

Specifications:

• Drive: belt
• Speed settings: 33 / 45 / 78 rpm
• Wow & flutter: < ±0.1 % (DIN rated)
• Platter: aluminium die-cast, 305 mm, 850 g incl. mat
• Mat: rubber 2.5 mm
• Bearing: hardened steel spindle, brass bushing
• Auto-start/stop function: no
• Tonearm bearing: 4 x pivot ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting
• Headshell: removable
• Tonearm tube: aluminium
• Effective length: 221.5 mm, height adjustable
• Offset angle: 25.6°
• Overhang: 19 mm
• Tracking force: statically balanced
• Stylus pressure range: 0 – 4 g
• Cartridge weight range: 5 – 9 g
• Factory-installed cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Blue, 2M Bronze or Quintet Red
• Plinth: MDF, black vinyl veneer or walnut veneer
• Feet: Ø 62 mm, elastomer
• Connection: RCA socket – to phono input or line input
• Digital output: no
• Dimensions with closed dust cover: 435 x 367 x 145 mm
• Dimensions with open dust cover: D 415 mm / H 400 mm
• Weight: 5.8 kg