Dual CS 518

Manual
Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 4 tests
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Product details

For the passionate vinyl listener, the CS 518 is equipped with a fully suspended tonearm and high-quality pivot bearings. This premium tonearm can precisely and securely accommodate even the most demanding cartridges. The high-quality Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and a switchable MM phono...

Key specifications

Operating mode
Manual
Drive type
Belt drive
Pickup
Moving magnet
Equipment + Functions
Preamplifier
Item number
14919421

General information

Manufacturer
Dual
Category
Record players
Manufacturer no.
205588
Release date
26.2.2021

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black
Gloss level
Silk-matt

Material

Material group
Wood
Material
black foil coating, MDF

Record player properties

Operating mode
Manual
Drive type
Belt drive
Rotation speed
33 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Pickup
Moving magnet
Tone arm
Flat
Replacement needle type
Ortofon 2M-Red
Equipment + Functions
Preamplifier

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
External power supply, Manual

Product dimensions

Width
43.50 cm
Height
14.50 cm
Depth
36.70 cm
Weight
5.90 kg

Package dimensions

Length
52 cm
Width
45 cm
Height
23 cm
Weight
6.25 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Record players» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Dual
    Not enough data
  • 1.Muse
    1 %
  • 2.Sony
    1.2 %
  • 3.Audio-Technica
    1.3 %
  • 4.Denon
    1.4 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Dual
    Not enough data
  • 1.Crosley
    1 day
  • 1.Denver
    1 day
  • 3.Sony
    2 days
  • 4.Fenton
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Record players» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Dual
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sony
    1.6 %
  • 2.Denon
    2.1 %
  • 3.Audio-Technica
    2.8 %
  • 4.Denver
    2.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good84/100
Computer Bild Logo
Computer BildSingle testReleaseDecember 2021

The CS-518 has a phono preamplifier so that it can be connected to any amplifier. Motor noise is not audible, the sound is really good.

Very good98/100
HiFi Test Logo
HiFi TestSingle testReleaseOctober 2021
  • Positiverobust build quality
  • Positivebuilt-in phono stage

    The Dual CS 518 offers a good-sounding overall package at an attractive price, including a phono stage that can be upgraded considerably with little effort.

    Very good92/100
    i-fidelity.net Logo
    i-fidelity.netSingle testReleaseAugust 2021

    The fact that playing records does not have to involve a lot of effort is very well demonstrated by the inexpensive Dual CS 518. Out of the box, it is ready to play, and the amplifier doesn't even need a phono input for that, because this turntable has a built-in preamplifier for MM systems on board...

    Without ratingNo rating
    LP - Magazin für analoges HiFi & Vinyl-Kultur Logo
    LP - Magazin für analoges HiFi & Vinyl-KulturSingle testReleaseJuly 2021

    At an attractive price, the Dual CS 518 offers a good-sounding overall package including a phono stage that can be upgraded considerably with little effort.