{"product_id":"dual-cs-718q","title":"Dual CS 718Q Reference Direct-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDual CS 718Q: Reference Direct-Drive Turntable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dual CS 718Q is a reference platform for building a vinyl front end around your own cartridge and phono stage. Quartz-controlled direct drive meets an adjustable carbon–aluminum tonearm, spring-applied tracking force and both RCA and XLR phono connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesigned around your listening\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperienced vinyl listeners who want to select their own cartridge and external phono stage and adjust arm height and azimuth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz-stabilized direct drive with ironless coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- and azimuth-adjustable tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic spring-applied tracking force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA and XLR phono outputs; cartridge not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cartridge and external phono stage are required and are not included. Choose a cartridge and phono stage that match each other; the RCA and XLR sockets carry a phono-level signal, not a ready-to-use line-level output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it fits the Dual range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the CS 618Q, the CS 718Q has a height-adjustable carbon–aluminum sandwich tonearm, azimuth adjustment, dynamic spring-applied tracking force and XLR as well as RCA phono outputs. It does not include a cartridge or built-in phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz-stabilized direct drive with ironless coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual start with switchable automatic motor stop and tonearm lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight-adjustable twin-gimbal arm with carbon–aluminum sandwich tube and azimuth-adjustable headshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA and XLR phono outputs; external phono stage required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 × 367 × 155 mm (W × D × H, dustcover closed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndependent review\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereo.de\/test\/dual-cs-718q-im-test-direkttriebler-in-grosser-tradition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSTEREO’s CS 718Q review\u003c\/a\u003e, Matthias Böde praised its organized, tonally full and musical presentation, adjustable tonearm and RCA\/XLR connectivity. The review also notes that a cartridge is not supplied and there is no manual fine-speed adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor shellac 78 rpm records, use a suitable 78 rpm stylus or cartridge; the normal LP stylus is not intended for shellac playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual’s CS-Series consumer warranty covers manufacturing and design defects for five years from the original purchase invoice, subject to its terms. Wear items including the belt, cartridge and stylus are excluded. Keep your original invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dual","offers":[{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":50899013140677,"sku":"CS 718SB","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":50899013173445,"sku":"CS 718W","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3643\/8469\/files\/Dual_CS718Q_HD_300dpi-1.jpg?v=1794000792","url":"https:\/\/www.hifiboutique.us\/products\/dual-cs-718q","provider":"HiFi Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}