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Dual CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi Turntable

Dual CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi Turntable

$899.00

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The servo-controlled adjustable 3 speed D.C. motor is also a stand-out feature.

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Dual CS 518 - Manual Hi-Fi Turntable With Full Cardan Tonearm

  • Solid MDF Plinth
  • Aluminium Die-cast Platter
  • Twin Gimbal Design Tonearm
  • DC- Motor / Belt Drive
  • Durable platter-bearing for long-term enjoyment
  • A twin gimbal design ensures optimal tracking for the pickup
  • Switchable MM Phono Pre-Amplifier

The Twin Gimbal 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 Phono Preamplifier are an integral 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 aluminium 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 aluminium construction with 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

Technical Specifications

DRIVE Belt
SPEED SETTINGS 33/45/78
WOW & FLUTTER < ±0,1 % (DIN WTD)
TONEARM 4 x Pivot ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting with Ortofon 2M Red
PLATTER Aluminium die-cast
PLINTH MDF, folded

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Product Details

Dual CS 518 - Manual Hi-Fi Turntable With Full Cardan Tonearm

  • Solid MDF Plinth
  • Aluminium Die-cast Platter
  • Twin Gimbal Design Tonearm
  • DC- Motor / Belt Drive
  • Durable platter-bearing for long-term enjoyment
  • A twin gimbal design ensures optimal tracking for the pickup
  • Switchable MM Phono Pre-Amplifier

The Twin Gimbal 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 Phono Preamplifier are an integral 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 aluminium 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 aluminium construction with 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

Dual CS 518 Manual Hi-Fi Turntable Specifications

Key Specs

  • Drive type: Belt

Turntable

  • Platter material: Aluminum
  • Plinth material: MDF