Dual CS 618Q
Hi-fi turntables · 2023–present In production
$1,100 US reference price
Dual's quartz-locked direct-drive flagship, echoing its 1970s EDS-motor heritage, with a 2M Blue and built-in phono stage.
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.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Blue |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium |
| Tonearm | straight aluminium |
| Wow & flutter | <0.07% |
| Dimensions | 435 x 145 x 367 mm (W x H x D, closed dustcover) |
| Weight | 15.4 lb (7 kg) |
| Finishes | Black vinyl veneer, Gloss black, or Walnut veneer (gloss black and walnut carry a premium, ~£1199) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Years | 2023–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue · replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Blue · around $219.
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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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