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Dual CS 618Q Direct Drive Turntable - Walnut, Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge (OPEN BOX)

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Dual CS 618Q Direct Drive Turntable - Walnut with Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge

The Dual CS 618Q is a premium direct-drive turntable designed for vinyl enthusiasts who demand exceptional speed accuracy, low noise, and outstanding musical detail. Built in Germany and finished in an elegant Gloss Walnut plinth, the CS 618Q combines classic craftsmanship with modern engineering for a truly high-performance analog listening experience.

At the heart of the CS 618Q is a precision-controlled direct-drive motor that delivers excellent speed stability and quick start-up, making it ideal for both serious listening and long-term reliability. The heavy aluminum platter works in conjunction with an electronically regulated motor system to minimize wow and flutter while maintaining accurate playback at 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM.

The CS 618Q features Dual's precision-engineered twin-gimbal tonearm, offering smooth tracking and excellent cartridge control. Factory-fitted with the acclaimed Ortofon 2M Blue moving magnet cartridge, this turntable extracts remarkable detail, clarity, and dynamics from your record collection. The nude elliptical stylus provides improved tracking and enhanced resolution, revealing the full character of your favorite albums.

Additional features include electronic speed selection, adjustable VTA and anti-skate controls, a removable headshell for easy cartridge changes, and gold-plated RCA outputs. Whether you're rediscovering classic records or building a high-end vinyl system, the Dual CS 618Q delivers the refined performance and timeless design expected from one of audio's most respected turntable manufacturers.

Specifications

  • Drive System: Direct Drive
  • Speeds: 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM
  • Speed Selection: Electronic
  • Motor: Precision-controlled direct drive
  • Platter: Die-cast aluminum
  • Platter Weight: Approx. 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
  • Wow & Flutter: < ±0.07% (DIN WTD)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 63 dB
  • Tonearm Type: Twin-gimbal precision tonearm
  • Effective Tonearm Length: 221.5 mm
  • Overhang: 19 mm
  • Cartridge Included: Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet
  • Stylus: Nude Elliptical Diamond
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 25 kHz
  • Output Voltage: 5.5 mV
  • Tracking Force Range: Adjustable
  • Anti-Skate: Adjustable
  • Headshell: Removable
  • Outputs: Gold-plated RCA
  • Dust Cover: Included
  • Finish: Walnut
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.3" x 5.7" x 14.4"
  • Weight: Approx. 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
  • Designed and Engineered in Germany

The Dual CS 618Q combines audiophile-grade performance, precision German engineering, and the acclaimed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge to deliver an exceptional vinyl listening experience for discerning music lovers.

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Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, you must contact our sales dept. for a RMA return auth number. Our staff can be contacted via email or phone. Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Unless the USED item fails to meet description, or is lost or damaged in shipping, USED items cannot be returned.

Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable), such as items with obvious signs of use.And any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error, or any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@grassrootsmusicstore.com.

Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@grassrootsmusicstore.com and send your item to: Grass Roots Music Store, 1045 Asbury Avenue, ocean city NJ 08226, United States.

Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Grass Roots Music Store, 1045 Asbury Avenue, ocean city NJ 08226, United States

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Thank you.