DUAL – CS 429
Robust, precise, reliable: the perfect features for your record player
The CS 429, a fully automatic machine for ultimate convenience. The tonearm moves autonomously at the touch of a button - simply put the record on and press the start button.
The adjustable tonearm enables the use of different pickups with individual settings for tracking weight and anti-skating.
Vibration dampers in the housing decouple the tonearm and turntable from external vibrations. Thanks to precise optical speed control, the CS 429 also impresses with its sound. Experience perfect music enjoyment with Dual.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Drive:
Drive: Belt drive
Speed in rpm: 33/45/78
Wow and flutter: < ±0.08% (DIN rated)
Turntable:
Material: Die-cast aluminum
Support: Rubber 2.5 mm
Bearing: Hardened steel in brass bushing
Diameter: 305 mm
Weight (incl. mat): 850 g
Tonearm:
Auto start/stop function: Fully automatic
Bearing: Ball bearing
Effective tonearm length: 221.5 mm
Crank: 25.6°
Overhang: 19 mm
Tracking force: Static, counterweight
Tracking weight: 0 g to 4 g
Cartridge mass: 5 g to 9 g
Cartridge mounted: Ortofon 2M Red
Housing:
Housing material: MDF
Housing surface: Veneer imitation black
Feet: Ø 62 mm / elastomer
Connection: RCA socket
Connection to phono input: ✓
Connection to high-level input: ✓
Digital output: ✕
Dimensions of hood closed: 435 x 367 x 145 mm
Dimensions of hood opened: D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
Weight: 6.6 kg
AC / DC power supply: External plug-in power supply
Frame:
MDF construction
Subchassis construction with rubber dampers
Feet with integrated resonance absorbers
With removable dust cover
Turntable:
Die-cast aluminum
Precise die-cast aluminum construction
Heavy rubber mat for resonance dampening
Hardened steel axle in brass precision bushing
Tone arm:
Straight, weight-balanced
Fully automatic or manual operation
Solid bearing construction made of aluminum
Stepless anti-skating with spring force
Motor:
DC - belt/regulated
Optical speed detection on the motor
Vibration-damped motor suspension
Grounded belt for optimal synchronization
Instructions:
Brochures:
- DUAL CS 429 Brochure 2024 DE
- DUAL CS 429 Brochure 2024 EN
- DUAL CS 429 Brochure 2024 FRA
- DUAL CS 429 Brochure V1 ITA
Tests:
- Deutsch - 07/2023 - AUDIO TEST
- Deutsch - 09/2022 - i-fidelity.net
- Deutsch - 09/2023 - hifitest.de
- Englisch - 07/2023 - AUDIO TEST English
- Englisch - 10/2022 - SoundStageAccess.com
- Englisch - 09/2023 - hifichoice.co.uk
- Griechisch - 04/2022 - YELLOWBOX
- Griechisch - 10/2022 - avmentor.gr
- Polnisch - 03/2022 - StereoLife