Dual CS 618Q Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable With Built-in Phono Preamp

Dual CS 618Q Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable With Built-in Phono Preamp - Dual

For decades, direct-drive turntables from Dual have been renowned for their quality and reliability. The rumble free direct-drive in the CS 618Q keeps the RPM totally stable, while operating without noise or vibration.

The advanced twin gimbal precision tonearm is partnered with an Ortofon 2M Blue pickup.

The turntable comes with an auto-stop feature that includes an automatic tonearm lift to reduce wear and tear on the needle as it moves to the end of the record.

DETAILS:

Plinth: Solid MDF:

• Surface Options: Vinyl veneer, Gloss paint, Walnut veneer
• Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
• Removable dustcover

Platter: Aluminum Die-cast

• Heavy aluminum die-cast platter
• Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
• Hardened steel spindle integrated into the direct-drive

Tonearm: Twin Gimbal Design

• Autostop function with an automatic tonearm lift
• Solid aluminum construction with precision pivot ball-bearing
• Adjustable tracking force and anti skating

Drive: Direct-drive

• Quartz stabilized, high end direct-drive
• No vibrations through coreless inductors
• Double shielded Rotor Magnets to eliminate any stray magnetic fields

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Drive
• Drive: Direct-drive
• Speed settings: 33/45/78
• Wow & Flutter: < ±0,07 % (DIN WTD)
• Tonearm
• Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: Auto-Stop / Auto Tonarmlift
• 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 Blue
• Platter
• Material: Aluminum die-cast
• Mat: Rubber 2.5 mm
• Bearing: Hardened steel spindle, Brass bushing
• Diameter: 305 mm
• Weight (incl. Mat): 1450 g
• Plinth:
• Material: MDF, folded
• Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black, Option: Gloss / Black, Option: Veneer / Walnut
• Feet: Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
• Connection: RCA socket
• Connection to Phono Input: Yes
• Connection to Line Input: Yes
• Digital Output: No
• Dimension, closed dustcover: 435 x 367 x 145 mm
• Dimension, open dustcover: T: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
• Weight: 7 kg
• Power plug AC / DC: External power supply

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