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Dual CS 618Q Direct Drive Turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge Black
The Dual CS 618Q is a high-performance direct drive turntable designed for precision playback and long-term reliability. Built on decades of Dual engineering, it features a quartz-stabilized motor for accurate speed control and ultra-quiet operation, delivering consistent and detailed vinyl reproduction.
Equipped with a precision twin-gimbal tonearm and a factory-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, the CS 618Q offers refined tracking and enhanced musical clarity. Convenience features such as automatic tonearm lift and electronic motor stop at the end of playback provide a premium user experience while preserving your records.
Features
- Quartz-stabilized direct drive motor for precise speed control
- Supports 33, 45, and 78 rpm playback
- Pre-installed Ortofon 2M Blue moving magnet cartridge
- Automatic tonearm lift and electronic auto-stop function
- Twin-gimbal aluminum tonearm with precision bearings
- Stepless anti-skating adjustment with rotary control
- Heavy die-cast aluminum platter with damping rubber mat
- Low-vibration design with elastomer isolation feet
- Removable headshell for easy cartridge upgrades
- RCA output for phono or line input compatibility
Specifications
Drive
- Drive Type: Direct Drive
- Speed Settings: 33 / 45 / 78 rpm
- Wow & Flutter: < ±0.07% (DIN)
Platter
- Material: Aluminum Die-Cast
- Mat: Rubber 2.5 mm
- Bearing: Hardened Steel Spindle with Brass Bushing
- Diameter: 305 mm
- Weight (with Mat): 1.45 kg
Tonearm
- Type: Twin Gimbal, Statically Balanced
- Auto Functions: Auto-Stop, Automatic Tonearm Lift
- Bearing: 4 x Precision Ball Bearings
- Effective Length: 221.5 mm
- Offset Angle: 25.6°
- Overhang: 19 mm
- Tracking Force Range: 0 to 4 g
- Cartridge Weight Range: 5 to 9 g
- Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue (Pre-installed)
Plinth & Connectivity
- Material: MDF
- Feet: Ø 62 mm Elastomer Isolation
- Output: RCA
- Phono Input Compatible: Yes
- Line Input Compatible: Yes
- Digital Output: No
Dimensions
- Closed (W x D x H): 435 x 367 x 145 mm
- Open (Depth x Height): 415 x 400 mm
General
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Power Supply: External
What’s in the Box
- Dual CS 618Q Turntable
- Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge (Pre-installed)
- Platter and Rubber Mat
- Dustcover
- Power Supply
- User Manual
Product Details
- Dual CS618BK
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Brand New : Factory Sealed
- EFLC : 12293
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Warranty
Five Year Warranty
- Parts and Labour Warranty
- Canada-wide Coverage
- Dual Authorized
Returns
Easy Returns
- 14-day return window on eligible items
- Full refund issued in accordance with our return policy
About Dual
Dual focuses on sound-first products built for music and home theater listening, where clarity, balance, and real-world usability matter. We've been carrying Dual since 2021.
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