Dual direct drive concepts have been synonymous with outstanding durability and quality for decades. The CS 618 impresses with a quiet direct drive that keeps the platter speed precise and silent.

The turntable's twin gimbal precision tonearm is further optimised by the Ortofon 2M Blue to deliver outstanding sound quality. Discover an even more precise and improved audio reproduction for a first-class listening experience.

With an electronic motor stop and automatic lift at the end of the record, the CS 618Q offers the highest level of operating comfort for a manual turntable. In addition, there are the other comfort elements of the CS series. The stepless antiskating can be easily adjusted using a rotary knob with a clear scale. The electronic adjustment of the three speeds is conveniently carried out via a rotary switch, while the appropriate pickup can be easily changed using the headshell.

Details:

Plinth: Solid MDF

• Switchable auto-stop function
• Elastomer vibration absorber inside the feet

Platter: Aluminium Die-Cast

• Heavy and precise aluminium die-cast platter
• Hardened steel spindle integrated in the direct-drive
• Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping

Tonearm: Twin Gimbal

• Switchable automatic tonearm lift function
• Solid aluminium gimbal construction
• Four fine pivot ball-bearings

Drive: Direct-Drive

• Quartz stabilised for 33 / 45 / 78
• No vibrations through coreless inductors
• Double shielded to eliminate magnetic fields

Specifications:

Drive:

• Drive: Direct drive
• Speed settings: 33/45/78
• Wow & Flutter: < ±0,07 % (DIN-rated)

Platter:

• Material: Aluminium ie-cast
• Mat: Rubber 2,5 mm
• Bearing: Hardened steel spindle Brass bushing
• Diameter: 305 mm
• Weight (incl. Mat): 1450 g

Tonearm:

• Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: Auto-Stop / Auto Tonarmlift
• 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 pick up: Ortofon 2M Blue

Plinth:

• Material: MDF
• 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:: D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
• Weight: 7,5 kg
• Power plug AC / DC: External power supply