Dual CS 429
Hi-fi turntables · 2021–present In production
$699 US reference price
Dual's mid automatic: wooden plinth, Ortofon OM 10 and the fully-automatic start/stop mechanism the brand made famous in the 1970s.
Dual built its name on exactly this kind of automatic deck.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- Has a built-in phono stage, so it can feed a normal line input on an amplifier or powered speakers without a separate phono box.
- Fully automatic: the arm cues itself and returns at the end of the side.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | fully-automatic |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon OM 10 |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | straight aluminium |
| Dimensions | 435 x 145 x 367 mm (W x H x D, closed dustcover) |
| Weight | 14.6 lb (6.6 kg) |
| Finishes | Black vinyl veneer |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Years | 2021–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon OM 10 · replacement stylus: Stylus 10 · around $79.
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4 US retailers stock Dual — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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