DUAL – CS 518
The perfect start to the high-end
The CS 518, ideal for vinyl enthusiasts, impresses with a precise fully gimbal tonearm and the finest pivot ball bearings. The classic dual tonearm guides even the most demanding pickups precisely and safely for a first-class listening experience.
With the Ortofon 2M Red pickup and switchable MM phono preamplifier, the CS 518 not only offers an outstanding price-performance ratio, but also a very balanced sound level.
Ease of use is guaranteed with the characteristic features of the CS series. The stepless anti-skating can be easily adjusted using a rotary knob with a clear scale. The electronic adjustment of the three speeds is carried out conveniently using a rotary switch, while the appropriate pickup can be easily changed using the headshell.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Drive:
Drive: Belt drive
Speed in rpm: 33/45/78
Wow and flutter: < ±0.1% (DIN rated)
Tonearm:
Auto start/stop function: ✕
Bearings: 4 x pivot ball bearings, fully cardanic
Effective tonearm length: 221.5 mm
Offset: 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
Turntable:
Material: Die-cast aluminum
Support: Rubber 2.5 mm
Bearing: Hardened steel in brass bushing
Diameter: 305 mm
Weight (including mat): 850 g
Housing:
Housing material: MDF
Housing surface: Veneer imitation black, Option: veneer walnut
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: 5.8 kg
AC / DC power supply: External plug-in power supply
Frame: MDF construction
MDF construction with foil coating
Feet with integrated resonance absorbers
Surface option: walnut veneer
Turntable: Die-cast aluminum
Precise die-cast aluminum construction, long-term stability
Heavy rubber mat for resonance dampening
Hardened steel axle in brass precision bushing
Tone arm: Fully cardanic
Stepless anti-skating with spring force
Solid bearing construction made of aluminum
With four fine pivot ball bearings
Motor: DC - belt drive
Rotary switch 33/45/78
Vibration-damped motor suspension
Grounded belt for optimal synchronization
Instructions:
Brochures:
- DUAL CS 518 Brochure 2024 DE
- DUAL CS 518 Brochure 2024 EN
- DUAL CS 518 Brochure 2024 FRA
- DUAL CS 518 Brochure V1 ITA
Tests:
- Deutsch - 05/2021 - LP Magazin
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- Deutsch - 08/2021 - i-fidelity.net
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- Polnisch - 08/2021 - Hi-Fi Class
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