Dual CS 718 Q WN Audiophile Direct Drive Turntable with Walnut Finish

Dual CS 718 Q WN: the alliance of high German precision and fine wood

The Dual CS 718 Q WN is the Walnut version of the German brand's flagship direct-drive turntable. Designed for discerning music lovers seeking a warm aesthetic without compromising performance, it combines the elegance of a genuine walnut veneer with the precision of Dual quartz regulation. It delivers a vibrant, dynamic, and remarkably clear sound reproduction.

Advanced engineering and carbon fiber arms

Its brushless direct-drive motor ensures exceptionally smooth, cogging-free operation. It drives a heavy, acoustically damped, die-cast aluminum platter for optimal inertia. The ultra-rigid 10-inch carbon fiber tonearm is mounted on a high-precision, low-friction ball-bearing pivot, revealing every nuance etched into the vinyl.

Highlights of the Dual CS 718 Q WN

• Unrivaled speed stability: quartz control ensures inaudible wow and flutter.
• Genuine walnut cabinetry: a highly elegant natural wood finish benefiting from internal anti-vibration treatment.
• Complete audiophile settings: azimuth adjustment, tonearm height (VTA) and micrometric antiskating.
• Gold-plated RCA connectors: independent phono outputs with ground terminal allowing connection of high-end audiophile cables.
• Acrylic protective cover supplied: transparent cover mounted on adjustable hinges included as standard.

### Technical specifications of the Dual CS 718 Q WN

• 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: Genuine Walnut Veneer
• Box contents: CS 718 Q WN, platter mat, acrylic dust cover, external power supply, RCA phono cable with ground, counterweight, user manual
• Warranty: 2 years

For whom and with what equipment?

The Dual CS 718 Q WN turntable is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts seeking a durable, high-end system with exceptional precision and a refined natural wood design. Thanks to the advanced adjustments of its carbon tonearm, it pairs perfectly with top-of-the-line moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges (Nagaoka, Ortofon Cadenza/Quintet, Audio-Technica ART, Hana, etc.) connected to an exceptional phono preamp.