Dual CS 518 The Twin Gimbal Turntable
For the true Vinyl Enthusiast, the CS 518 is equipped with a twin gimbal tonearm design using pivot ball-bearings for optimal precision. This superior tonearm has the ability to guide even high end pickups with the greatest degree of precision and reliability. The Ortofon 2M Red pickup and a switchable MM-phono preamplifier are an integral part of this ready to run package.
Plinth: Solid MDF
Folded MDF construction with a black vinyl veneer
Elastomer vibration absorber integrated inside the feet
Removable dust cover
Platter: Aluminium Die-cast
Precise aluminium die-cast
Heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
Solid platter bearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing
Tonearm: Twin Gimbal Design
Straight, statically balanced
Solid aluminium construction with precision pivot ball-bearing
Adjustable tracking force and antiskating
Drive: DC- Motor / Belt
Low vibration DC-Servo-Motor
Rubber mountings for vibration decoupling
Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor:
Drive: Belt
Speed settings: 33/45/78
Wow & Flutter: < ±0,1 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm:
Auto-Start/-Stop-Function: ✕
Bearing: 4 x Pivot ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting
Effective length: 221,5 mm
Offset Angle: 25,6°
Overhang: 19 mm
Type: statically balanced
Stylus Pressure Range: 0 g bis 4 g
Cartridge Weight Range: 5 g bis 9 g
Factory installed pick up: Ortofon 2M Red
Platter:
Material: Aluminium die-cast
Mat: Rubber 2,5 mm
Bearing: Hardened steel spindle Brass bushing:
Diameter: 305 mm
Weight (incl. Mat): 850 g
Plinth:
Material: MDF, folded
Surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black
Feet: Ø 62 mm / Elastomer
Connection: RCA socket
Connection to Phono Input: ✓
Connection to Line Input: ✓
Digital Output: ✕
Dimension, closed dustcover: 435 x 367 x 145 mm
Dimension, open dustcover: D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
Weight: 5,9 kg
Power plug AC / DC: External power supply