Dual CS 718 Q Direct-Drive Audiophile Turntable

Dual CS 718 Q: the ultimate benchmark in the direct drive range

The Dual CS 718 Q stands out as the flagship direct-drive turntable from the renowned German brand. Designed without compromise for discerning music lovers and audiophiles, it combines the legendary stability of Dual's quartz-controlled tuning system with a heavy, damped chassis. The result: exceptional dynamics, near-silent operation, and a surgically precise soundstage.

Precision engineering and carbon fiber arms

The brushless direct-drive motor developed for the CS 718 Q ensures smooth, linear motion without any cogging. It is coupled to a heavy, die-cast aluminum platter, covered with an acoustically damping mat for optimal inertia. The ultra-rigid 10-inch carbon fiber tonearm is mounted on a high-precision, low-friction ball-bearing pivot, allowing for faithful and detailed reproduction of the musical message.

Highlights of the Dual CS 718 Q

• Unrivaled speed stability: quartz control ensures virtually inaudible wow and flutter.
• Heavy-duty MDF chassis with premium finish: anti-vibration design with suspended subframe and adjustable isolation feet.
• Complete audiophile settings: azimuth adjustment, tonearm height (VTA) and micrometric antiskating.
• Gold-plated RCA connectors: independent phono outputs with ground terminal allowing the use of high-end audiophile cables.
• Protective cover included: transparent acrylic cover mounted on adjustable hinges supplied as standard.

Technical specifications of the Dual CS 718 Q

• Type: Manual direct-drive turntable
• Motor: Quartz-locked direct drive
• Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm (electronic selection)
• Wow and flicker: < ±0.06% (WRMS)
• Platform: Heavy die-cast aluminum with internal damping
• Arm material: High-rigidity carbon fiber tube
• Effective arm length: 254 mm (10 inches)
• Overhang: 16 mm
• Cell supplied: without cell (pre-equipped with removable cell holder)
• Cell weight range: 5 g to 15 g
• Outputs: Gold-plated stereo RCA with earth terminal
• Dimensions (with hood closed): 450 x 370 x 155 mm
• Net weight: 11.2 kg
• Finish: High Gloss Black
• Box contents: CS 718 Q, platter cover, acrylic dust cover, external power supply, RCA phono cable with ground, counterweight, user manual
• Warranty: 2 years (manufacturer's extension available)

For whom and with what equipment?

The Dual CS 718 Q turntable is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts seeking a durable, extremely precise, and upgradeable high-end vinyl source. Thanks to the advanced adjustments of its carbon tonearm, it pairs ideally with high-end moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges (Nagaoka, Ortofon Cadenza/Quintet, Audio-Technica ART, Hanna, etc.) connected to an exceptional phono preamp.