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Reviewers' Choice Award – soundstageaccess.com
Robust, Precise, Reliable, Fully Automatic Turntable
Record play was never easier or more satisfying. Experience ultimate convenience and top vinyl reproduction with the Dual CS 429 fully automatic turntable.
The CS 429 will spoil you with push-button ease of use. Simply place the record on the turntable and press the start button. The tonearm moves automatically to set down at the beginning of the record. At the ed of the record, the arm lifts off the record and sets back down on the arm rest.
Want hands-on control at times? No problem. The CS 420 can be operated manually whenever you like, offering precise hand-cueing to any track of a record.
The CS 429 comes with a built-in MM Moving Magnet 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 of the turntable.
"It Can Give a Lot of Joy"
"The CS 429 can give a lot of joy even in its factory configuration, and with a better cartridge and an external phono stage, it can get dangerously close to the machines from a different price category, such as Clearaudio Concept," notes Tomaz Karasinski, stereolifemagazine.com, March 30, 2022.
"It seems that Dual, although it relaunched only a few years ago, still knows how to make great turntables. After the CS 418, the CS 429 is another model from this brand that showed much more than I expected. If you've been looking for a source like this and can't spend more, I recommend you take an interest in it while it's not too late yet."
Audiophile Features
Despite its "record player" functionality, the CS 429 has been skillfully designed with the needs of audiophiles in mind. The internal rubber damping construction decouples the tonearm and platter from external vibrations. The MDF construction with internal vibration absorber is complemented by an elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet. This very quiet platform provides an excellent sonic performance combined with precise, optical speed control.
The CS 429 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.
Includes Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
No need to shell out extra cash for a phono cartridge. The adjustable Dual tonearm comes with the acclaimed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge already installed and aligned. Should you wish to change, the tonearm is ready to change with you. It allows you to use different cartridges and dial in appropriate individual settings for tracking force and antiskating.
Ortofon's 2M Red moving magnet phono cartridge 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.
The Absolute Sound magazine gave the Ortofon 2M Red an Editors' Choice Award for 2024, while Stereophile honored the Ortofon 2M Red by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2023.
"It's Surely a Winner"
"As mentioned in previous reviews, I’ve used Dual turntables for most of my audio life. I’ve always thought it unlikely that a Dual would come along to top my CS 5000, but I have to say, the CS 429 acquits itself pretty brilliantly," reports Thom Moon in his October 1, 2022 review for soundstageaccess.com, which honored the CD 429 with a Reviewers' Choice award.
"This is a turntable I wouldn’t mind having in my system. The automatic feature is welcome and works perfectly, and the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is a great match for the turntable. Of course, it’s not especially inexpensive at $800, but I found it a worthy effort by the Dual folks. If an automatic turntable appeals to you, I recommend that you check out the Dual CS 429. It’s surely a winner."
Easy, Precise Speed Control
A turntable as easy to use as the CS 429 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 429. This turntable comes with a built-in phono pre-amplifier. 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 Removable Dust Cover
Keep your CS 429 looking like new by protecting it from airborne dirt, dust and grime. A hinged removable dust cover helps keep things tidy while also helping protect your turntable from children's hands and pet noses.
