Dual CS 721
Vintage & classic turntables · 1976–? Discontinued
$300–$550 typical US used price
The refined successor to the 701 with the EDS 1000-II motor and improved automatic mechanism. Considered by many the finest automatic Dual ever built.
Peak Dual — the smoothest and quietest of the classic German direct-drive automatics.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Fully automatic: the arm cues itself and returns at the end of the side.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | fully-automatic |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | non-magnetic, dynamically balanced |
| Tonearm | Dual gimballed arm with ULM development |
| Years | 1976–? |
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 721
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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