About the Dual CS 518
Product highlights:
- straight aluminum tonearm with precision pivot ball-bearing and twin-gimbal design
- includes pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge
- adjustable tracking force and anti-skating
- switchable built-in phono preamplifier
- when switch is set to LINE, turntable must be connected to a standard line input (labeled AUX, CD, or TAPE)
- when switch is set to PHONO, turntable must be connected to an outboard phono preamp or dedicated phono input
- die-cast aluminum platter with resonance-damping rubber mat
- solid MDF plinth construction dampens vibration for quieter performance
- stabilizing feet with integrated elastomer vibration absorber
- low-vibration DC motor
- rotary speed selector (33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm)
- stereo RCA audio output (cable included)
- removable plastic dust cover
Performance specs:
- wow and flutter: 0.1%
- channel separation (with included cartridge): 22dB (at 1kHz)
- frequency response (with included cartridge): 20-22,000 Hz
Dimensions and warranty:
- 17-1/8"W x 5-3/4"H x 15-5/16"D (dust cover down)
- weight: 13 lbs.
- warranty: 5 years turntable, 1 year cartridge
- MFR # AAV-CS518BK
- Item # 349CS518BK
What's in the box:
- Turntable (belt and tonearm pre-installed)
- Headshell with cartridge/stylus assembly
- AC power adapter (attached 58" DC cord
- 3 AC plug adapter (US/UK/EU)
- Platter
- Mat
- 45RPM adapter
- Counterweight
- 40" Stereo RCA cable (attached ground wire)
- Dust cover
- 2 Hinges
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
More details on the Dual CS 518
Features & specs
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Color | Black | |
| Operation | Manual | |
| Automatic Functions | N/A | |
| Speeds | 33-1/3, 45, 78 | |
| Speed Control | Electronic | |
| Drive Type | Belt | |
| Pitch Control | No | |
| Phono Preamp | Built-in | |
| Phono/Line Switch | Yes | |
| Adjustable Vertical Tracking Angle | No | |
| Adjustable Azimuth | No | |
| Bluetooth Built-In | No | |
| Wi-Fi Streaming | No | |
| 45 RPM Adapter | Yes | |
| Dust Cover | Yes | |
| Materials and Construction | ||
| Plinth | MDF | |
| Platter | Aluminum | |
| Tone Arm Shape | Straight | |
| Tone Arm Material | Aluminum | |
| Tone Arm Lift | Finger, Lever | |
| Cartridge Info | ||
| Included Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Red | |
| Cartridge Type | MM | |
| Removable Headshell | Curved | |
| Tracking Weight | 1.8 g (18mN) | |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000 | |
| Output Voltage | 5.5 | |
| Load Impedance | 47,000 | |
| Load Capacitance | 150-300 | |
| Connections | ||
| RCA Audio Output | Yes | |
| 3.5mm Audio Output | No | |
| 5-pin Mini XLR Audio Output | No | |
| 5-pin DIN Audio Output | No | |
| Ground Wire Terminal | Yes | |
| USB-A Port | No | |
| USB-B Port | No | |
| Audio Cable | Detachable | |
| Power Cable | Detachable (12-volt DC adapter) | |
| Audio Specs | ||
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Not given | |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.1 | |
| Dimensions and Warranty | ||
| Width (Inches) | 17.125 | |
| Height (Inches) | 5.75 | |
| Depth (Inches) | 15.3125 | |
| Weight | 13 lbs. | |
| Turntable Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Turntable Labor Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Cartridge Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Cartridge Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Product Research
Features
Manual Belt-Drive with 3 Speeds: The Dual CS 518 turntable is a manual belt-driven turntable that features a precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter (+/-0.1%). It employs a low vibration DC-Servo-Motor with rubber mounting for vibration decoupling. You can choose from 33-1/3, 45 (adapter included), or 78 (requires different cartridge/stylus) RPM speeds.
Note: The drive belt comes fitted around the turntable flange and must be pulled over the drive motor pulley.
Solid MDF Plinth with Elastomer Feet: The Dual CS 518 turntable features a solid MDF plinth with folded MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction that is covered in a black vinyl or walnut wood-grain veneer. The solid MDF plinth sits on four elastomer vibration absorber feet to prevent unwanted vibration that could lead to distortion.
Aluminum Die-Cast Platter with Rubber Mat: The CS 518 turntable uses a precise 12" (305mm) aluminum die-cast platter with a heavy 2.5mm thick rubber mat for resonance damping. The platter spins on a solid platter-bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing.
Twin-Gimbal Tonearm Design: The Dual CS 518 is equipped with a twin gimbal tonearm design using straight, statically balanced aluminum tonearm with pivot ball-bearings for optimal precision. This tonearm design has the ability to guide even high end pickups with the greatest degree of precision and reliability. The tonearm also features an adjustable tracking force and anti-skating adjustment.
Ortofon 2M Red MM Cartridge: The CS 518 comes with a Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge featuring a bonded Elliptical diamond stylus. The 2M Red is an "all-purpose" MM cartridge known for its open, dynamic sound. The 2M Red cartridge features Ortofon's trademark split pole pins; an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response. It also incorporates an improved engine to provide optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy.
Note: The Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge/stylus headshell assembly does not come pre-installed and must be installed on the tonearm prior to operation.
Built-in Phono Preamp: The CS 518 turntable features a built-in phono preamplifier that can be turned On or Off, so it can be connected to either a Phono MM input or Line-Level input on your AV receiver, stereo receiver, or integrated amplifier.
Stereo RCA Output: The Dual CS 518 is outfitted with a set of stereo RCA outputs and comes with a detachable 40" stereo RCA cable to connect the turntable to your AV receiver, stereo receiver, or integrated amplifier.
Dust Cover: A hinged clear plastic cover helps protect the Dual CS 518 turntable from dust and debris. The dust cover can also be removed.
- Dimensions with Dust Cover Closed: 17.125" (w) x 5.75" (h) x 15.3125" (d)
- Dimension with Dust Cover Open: 17.125" (w) x 15.6875" (h) x 16.4375" (d)
AC Power Adapter: The Dual CS 518 comes with an AC power adapter with an attached 58" cord that will need to be plugged into the back of the turntable and into an AC wall outlet or surge protector/line conditioner (sold separately - see Accessories Tab).
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Love it. I made the right choice. It was toss-up this or the CS618. Thank you Stevie for helping with this selection. You steered me straight. Glad I got you on the phone??
Frank from BOYNTON BEACH, FL