Dual CS-718Q Manual Turntable

Key Features

• Quartz-Stabilised Direct Drive
  Advanced direct-drive motor with ironless air-core coils and double magnetic shielding against magnetic interference fields.Speed control for 33 / 45 / 78 rpm. Wow and flutter values of 0.05% DIN.

• Aluminium-Carbon Tonearm
  Highly rigid sandwich tube design with twin gimbal mounting and dynamic tracking force.
  Precise height adjustment via rotary mechanism with finely adjustable tracking force via spiral spring.
  Automatic tonearm lift and Precision-machined headshell with azimuth clamp.

• Switchable Autolift Function
  Harmoniously blends manual audiophile purity with everyday convenience through an optimized, switchable auto-stop and tonearm lift mechanism.

• Resonance-Damped Platter
  Includes a precision die-cast aluminum platter with full-surface rubber undercoating and a heavy Dual rubber mat fro resonance damping.

• Premium MDF Construction
  Built on a solid MDF chassis available in Walnut or Satin Black, the CS0718Q is supported by height-adjustable elastomer damping feet with resonance absorbers onboard.

Vibration-Free Direct Drive Technology

At the heart of the CS 718Q is a ultra-silent, quartz-stabilized direct drive motor featuring ironless air-core coils. Because there are no belts, brushes, or iron cores to introduce wearing or cogging torque, the drive operates in absolute silence. Combined with double magnetic shielding, zero motor vibration is transferred to the platter or tonearm tube, ensuring an exceptionally quiet background for your music.

Dynamic Massless Tracking & Precision Twin Gimbal Tonearm

The classic Dual twin gimbal tonearm arrangement centers the bearing points directly around the tonearm tube to eliminate tilting forces and micro-play. Featuring a carbon-aluminum sandwich construction, the tonearm tube provides high rigidity with minimal resonance.

Rather than relying purely on static gravity counterweights, tracking force is applied using a high-precision, German-wound spiral spring. This dynamic tracking method ensures the stylus maintains a consistent force regardless of turntable levelling or record warps, following complex groove modulations with unmatched accuracy.

Maximum Versatility and Ease of Use

Designed for analog enthusiasts who value versatility, the CS 718Q features a height-adjustable tonearm base (+5 mm / -2 mm) to easily optimize vertical tracking angle (VTA). The removable, precision-machined headshell includes azimuth adjustment and a quick screw-coupling mechanism, allowing cartridge changes in under a minute without needing to re-adjust settings every time.

A Solid, Resonance-Damped Foundation

The heavy MDF plinth rests on four large, height-adjustable elastomer feet designed to absorb acoustic feedback and environmental vibrations. Sitting atop a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing is a 2.2 kg precision die-cast aluminum platter. Coated with a full-surface rubber layer on its underside and topped with a 4 mm heavy rubber mat, the platter completely deadens unwanted ring and resonance.

Whether in Satin Black or Real Walnut Wood Veneer, the Dual CS 718Q is a masterclass in German engineering—built to deliver pristine vinyl playback for generations to come.

Technical Specifications