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Dual Electronics CS 418 Manual Three-Speed Turntable
$599.99
The Dual CS 418 Turntable is a great starter deck for those just getting into playing records. It's solidly made and finished with care, and includes the popular Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge. The CS 418 delivers a clear, expressive, and balanced-sounding performance, and is able to extract plenty...
The Dual CS 418 Turntable is a great starter deck for those just getting into playing records. It's solidly made and finished with care, and includes the popular Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge. The CS 418 delivers a clear, expressive, and balanced-sounding performance, and is able to extract plenty of detail and organize it in a cohesive way. The inclusion of a phono stage is also a plus. The phono stage offers decent performance and is likely to be just fine with budget amplification. Overall, the CS 418 is a great option in the affordable turntable market.
It features a die-cast aluminum platter and a solid aluminum tonearm with the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. The turntable has a stereo RCA output with a ground screw that works with nearly any audio system thanks to its built-in switchable preamp. A hinged dust cover is included as an added convenience.
Plinth Features
- Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
- Removable dust cover
Platter Features
- Precise die-cast aluminum design
- Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
- Solid platter bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing
Tonearm Features
- Solid aluminum construction with ball bearings
- Damped tonearm lift
- Adjustable tracking force and anti-skating
Drive Features
- Low vibration DC-servo motor
- Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
- Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter
Technical Specs
Turntable
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
| Motor | DC Servo Motor |
| Speeds | 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm |
| Wow and Flutter | <0.1% (DIN WTD) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Turntable Platter | Material: Die-Cast Aluminum Diameter: 12.01" / 305 mm Mat: Rubber, 0.1" / 2.5 mm |
| Output | Stereo RCA with Ground Screw |
| Preamp | Yes, Switchable |
Tonearm
| Type | Statically Balanced |
| Construction Material | Solid Aluminum |
| Effective Arm Length | 8.72" / 221.5 mm |
| Overhang | 0.75" / 19 mm |
| Offset Angle | 25.6° |
| Stylus Pressure Adjustment | 0 to 4 g |
| Cartridge Weight | 5 to 9 g |
| Bearing | Hardened Steel Spindle with Brass Bushing |
| Anti-Skating Adjustment | Yes |
Cartridge
| Type | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Stylus | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Physical Specifications
| Construction Material | Plinth: Folded MDF Feet: Elastomer |
| Feet | Diameter: 2.44" / 62mm |
| Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Operational: 6 W, 0.5 A @ 230 VAC, 50 Hz Standby: <0.1 W @ 230 VAC, 50 Hz |
| Dimensions | 17.13 x 5.71 x 14.45" / 435 x 145 x 367 mm (with Dustcover Closed) |
| Weight | 12.8 lb / 5.8 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 15.83 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19.9 x 17.4 x 8.9" |