Dual CS518
Manual Belt Drive Turntable w/ Twin Gimbal Tonearm, Ortofon 2M Red & Built-In Phono Stage
Item #DUAL:AAV-CS518
Dual
Item # AAV-CS518
Dual CS518
Manual Belt Drive Turntable w/ Twin Gimbal Tonearm, Ortofon 2M Red & Built-In Phono Stage
$799.99
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Overview
The CS518 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 cartridges with the necessary accuracy providing a long-term solution to the serious audiophile. The Ortofon 2M Red pickup and a switchable MM-phono preamplifier are part of this ready-to-run package. The CS518 also features a durable platter bearing for long-term enjoyment.
Product Details
Plinth: Solid MDF
- Folded MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
- Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
- Removable dustcover
Platter: Aluminum 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 aluminium 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
Details & Specs
Drive
- Drive - Belt
- Speed settings - 33 / 45 / 78
- Wow & Flutter - < ±0.1 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm
- Auto-Start/-Stop-Function - No
- 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 cartridge - Ortofon 2M Red
Platter
- Material - Aluminum Die-cast
- Mat - Rubber 3.5 mm
- Bearing -
- Hardened steel spindle
- Brass bushing
- Diameter - 305 mm
- Weight - 720 g
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 - No
- Dimension, closed dustcover - 435 x 367 x 145 mm
- Dimension, open dustcover -
- T: 415 mm
- H: 400 mm
- Weight - 5.9 kg
| Warranty | 5 Year |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type | Ortofon 2M Red MM |
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