Dual CS 505

The belt-drive budget champion of the 1980s, with a floating sub-chassis, ultra-low-mass arm and auto shut-off. It was the perennial 'best budget turntable' of the British hi-fi press through the decade.

The deck that dominated the 1980s UK budget scene — millions of systems were built around a CS 505.

Good to know

• No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
• This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.

Specifications

Cartridge and replacement stylus

The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →

Where to buy the Dual CS 505

4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

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