Dual CS 718Q

Reference manual with precision engineering and leading autolift comfort

The 7 Series shaped an entire era of high-quality hi-fi culture. Its reliability, durability and outstanding sound fidelity made it an icon in turntable history. We continue this tradition today with the CS 718Q.
Even in the latest generation, uncompromising quality and technical sophistication take centre stage: Precise direct drive with ironless coils Massless tracking force for maximum tracking reliability Height & Azimuth-adjustable tonearm for optimum adjustment A piece of history – developed to lead into the future.

Plinth:

• Satin black finish or real walnut wood veneer
• Optimized, switchable auto-stop function
• Height-adjustable feet with resonance absorbers

Platter:

• Full-surface rubber coating on the underside
• Precision die-cast construction with 1.9 kg
• Heavy Dual mat for resonance damping

Tonearm:

• Precise height adjustment via rotary mechanism
• Finely adjustable tracking force via spiral spring
• Automatic tonearm lift
• Precision-machined headshell with azimuth clamp

Drive:

• Quartz-stabilized speed control for 33 / 45 / 78 rpm
• Wow and flutter values of 0.05% DIN
• No vibration due to ironless air-core coils
• Double shielding against magnetic interference fields