Dual CS 429 vs Reloop Turn 5

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Dual CS 429 · Reloop Turn 5.

Comparison of Dual CS 429 and Reloop Turn 5
Specification Dual
CS 429
Reloop
Turn 5
PriceHighlighted difference. $699$1,050
CategoryHi-fiHi-fi
Statuscurrentcurrent
Years2021–present2018–present
Drivebelt drivedirect drive
Speeds33/45 rpm33/45 rpm
Operationfully-automaticmanual
Cartridge suppliedOrtofon OM 10Ortofon 2M Red (fitted)
Phono stageYesYes
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Platteraluminiumdie-cast aluminium
Tonearmstraight aluminiumS-shaped with detachable headshell
Wow & flutter<0.01%

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

There's a real gap here: $351 separates them, with the Reloop Turn 5 the pricier of the two.

The mechanics differ too: the Dual CS 429 is belt-drive, the Reloop Turn 5 is direct-drive. The Reloop Turn 5 gets instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.

The Dual CS 429 is fully automatic — press start and the arm cues itself and lifts at the end of the side — where the Reloop Turn 5 needs you to cue the arm by hand.

Bottom line: $351 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.

Live retailer offers

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Retailer searches

4 US retailers stock Dual — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.

Retailers selling Dual CS 429
RetailerTypeShippingProduct link
Turntable Lab hifi independent Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). View at Turntable Lab ↗
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). Search at Amazon ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at eBay ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at Reverb ↗

Live retailer offers

Checking current in-stock offers for Reloop Turn 5…

Retailer searches

7 US retailers stock Reloop — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Reloop Turn 5
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). Search at Amazon ↗
B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. Search at B&H Photo Video ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at eBay ↗
Guitar Center music retail Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. Search at Guitar Center ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at Reverb ↗
Sweetwater music retail Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. Search at Sweetwater ↗
Turntable Lab hifi independent Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). Search at Turntable Lab ↗

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