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"Five Stars" - What Hi-Fi? Magazine
High-Performance Manual Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp and Ortofon Phono Cartridge
Every Dual turntable is a high performance design with precision components. The entry level CS 418 manual turntable is no exception. It uses the same platform as the higher-priced models in its product range. In addition to providing excellent value for the money, the CS 418 offers a superb and compelling balanced sound experience – plus a five-year manufacturer's limited warranty from Dual for long erm ownership.
For exceptional convenience, the CS 418 has a built-in phono preamplifier, along with an Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge and a removable dust cover. Everything you need is included to start enjoying your record collection right away. No fuss, no muss, no extras to buy.
"Clean, Precise and Detailed Presentation"
Praising the CS 418's "clean, precise and detailed presentation" and its "fine dynamics and musical cohesion," the April 20, 2022 issue of What Hi-Fi? magazine awarded the CS 18its top rating of Five Stars.
"The affordable turntable market has been dominated by the likes of Rega and Pro-Ject for years. If the rest of Dual’s range can build on the solid foundations laid by the CS 418, maybe the brand can reclaim the crown it held so securely all those years ago. Make no mistake, this is a good start."
"My Favorite Among Inexpensive Turntables"
"A turntable that will work well both as a vinyl "starter pack" and an excellent base for creating something better. For some people, it will be a complete, fully sufficient source that does not require any further modifications," reports Tomaz Karsinski, stereolifemagazine.com, November 18, 2021.
"Others will treat it as a sum of many elements, each of which can be replaced at some point. Either way, I liked it. I can even say that the CS 418 became my favorite among inexpensive turntables. And I think that it will quickly enable this legendary company to develop further."
Fully-Adjustable Tonearm and Precision Platter
The CS 418 boasts a fully adjustable, straight, statically balanced tonearm. This provides the option to change the phono cartridge in the future should you wish to upgrade and to alter the tracking force and anti-skating accordingly. The solid aluminum construction with ball-bearings contributes to the smooth and accurate tracking.
The precise aluminum die-cast platter uses a heavy rubber mat for resonance damping along with a solid platter bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing.
Easy, Precise Speed Control
A turntable as easy to use as the CS 418 would never insist that you wrestle with belts to change speeds. Operation couldn't be simpler. The precise optical speed control lets you select 33 rpm, 45 rpm, or even 78 rpm with the twist of a knob.
Built-in Phono Preamplifier
There is no obligation to use an outboard phono preamplifier with CS 418. This turntable comes with a built-in phono preamplifier. It can be either connected to the phono input or the line input at the amplifier. The built-in phono stage can switched on or off via a switch in the back. If you choose to, you can bypass the phono stage and use one of your own, or one built-into your amp or receiver of choice instead.
Includes Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
An Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet phono cartridge is pre-mounted and precision-aligned. The 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. It features a new, improved engine that provides an increased output of 5.5mV, an optimized sound reproduction, and a high level of sonic accuracy.
England's What Hi-fi? magazine honored the Ortofon 2M Red by naming it as one of the ten "Best Cartridges 2020." According to the article, the 2M Red "puts in a great performance for the money. The midrange sounds full and expressive, especially vocals. Bass and treble also score well… It's simple to fit and align, and provides a more than enjoyable listening experience. Proof that quality hi-fi needn't cost the earth.”
