Dual CS 618 Q WN Audiophile Direct Drive Turntable with Walnut Finish

Dual CS 618 Q WN: the alliance of high German precision and fine wood

The Dual CS 618 Q WN is the Walnut version of the German brand's direct-drive audiophile model. Designed for discerning music lovers who seek a warm and natural aesthetic without compromising on performance, it combines the legendary stability of Dual's quartz-controlled tuning system with the convenience of an automatic stop and return function at the end of the turntable.

Precision engineering and Ortofon 2M Blue cell

Its brushless direct-drive motor ensures smooth and precise playback without cogging. It drives a heavy, acoustically damped, die-cast aluminum platter for perfect inertia. The double-gimbal tonearm pivots on high-precision ball bearings for flawless groove tracking. Supplied as standard with the Ortofon 2M Blue audiophile cartridge featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it delivers remarkably transparent, dynamic, and detailed sound from the very first seconds.

Highlights of the Dual CS 618 Q WN

• Unrivaled speed stability: quartz-regulated direct drive motor ensures inaudible wow and flutter.
• Automatic lifting at the end of the disc: the arm lifts and the motor stops automatically to protect your diamond.
• High-end genuine walnut cabinetmaking: heavy frame in MDF with solid wood veneer ensuring perfect vibration damping.
• Integrated switchable MM phono preamp: allows direct connection to any amplifier or active system.
• Complete tonearm adjustments: precise adjustments of tracking force and antiskating to accommodate future cartridge upgrades.

Technical specifications of the Dual CS 618 Q WN

• Type: Manual turntable with automatic stop/lift and direct drive
• Motor: Quartz-locked direct drive
• Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm (electronic selection)
• Wow and flicker: < ±0.07% (DIN WTD)
• Platter: Heavy die-cast aluminum with internal damping and rubber platter mat
• Arm material: aluminum tube on double universal joint bearings
• Effective arm length: 221.5 mm
• Overhang: 19 mm
• Cartridge supplied: Ortofon 2M Blue (MM, Nude Elliptical stylus)
• Phono preamplifier: integrated (can be bypassed via Phono/Line switch)
• Outputs: Gold-plated stereo RCA with ground terminal
• Dimensions (with hood closed): 435 x 367 x 145 mm
• Net weight: 7.3 kg
• Finish: Genuine Walnut Veneer
• Box contents: CS 618 Q WN, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, platter mat, acrylic dust cover, power adapter, RCA phono cable with ground, counterweight, user manual
• Warranty: 2 years

For whom and with what equipment?

The Dual CS 618 Q WN turntable is designed for discerning music lovers who seek the responsiveness and dynamics of direct drive combined with the safety of automatic record lifting and the charm of natural wood. Thanks to its Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge and switchable phono preamp, it integrates elegantly and effectively into any exceptional hi-fi system.