Dual CS 618Q Direct Drive Turntable - Piano Black Gloss, Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge

$1,299.99 $1,599.00

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New. Full warranty. Ships from Grassroots Music Store, your Authorized Dual Dealer.

The Dual CS 618Q is a premium manual direct-drive turntable built for precise, quiet playback and everyday ease of use. This Piano Black Gloss version pairs Dual's quartz-stabilized direct-drive system with a heavy die-cast aluminum platter and the factory-installed Ortofon 2M Blue moving-magnet cartridge.

The twin-gimbal tonearm uses four pivot ball bearings for smooth, accurate tracking. At the end of a record, the CS 618Q can automatically lift the tonearm and stop the motor, while still retaining the hands-on operation of a manual turntable. Electronic speed selection provides 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM playback.

A removable headshell makes cartridge changes straightforward, while continuously adjustable anti-skating and a 0–4 g stylus-pressure range allow proper setup. The MDF plinth, elastomer-damped feet, heavy rubber mat and shielded coreless direct-drive motor are designed to keep unwanted vibration and motor noise away from the music.

Key Features

Quartz-stabilized direct-drive motor
33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM electronic speed selection
Factory-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge
Twin-gimbal tonearm with four pivot ball bearings
Automatic tonearm lift and motor stop at the end of the record
Removable headshell
Continuously adjustable anti-skating
Heavy die-cast aluminum platter with 2.5 mm rubber mat
MDF plinth with elastomer vibration-absorbing feet
Built-in phono preamp allows connection to phono or line-level inputs
Dust cover included
Piano Black Gloss finish

Specifications

Drive: Brushless direct drive, quartz stabilized
Speeds: 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM
Wow & Flutter: < ±0.07% DIN-rated
Platter: Die-cast aluminum, 305 mm diameter
Platter Weight: 1,450 g including mat
Platter Mat: 2.5 mm rubber
Tonearm: Twin-gimbal, statically balanced
Tonearm Bearing: Four pivot ball bearings
Effective Tonearm Length: 221.5 mm
Offset Angle: 25.6°
Overhang: 19 mm
Stylus Pressure Range: 0–4 g
Compatible Cartridge Weight: 5–9 g
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue
Headshell: Removable
Output: RCA
Phono / Line Connection: Yes / Yes
Plinth: MDF
Finish: Piano Black Gloss
Dimensions, Dust Cover Closed: 435 × 367 × 145 mm (17.1 × 14.4 × 5.7 in.)
Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb.)

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Our policy lasts 30 days from the date of delivery. If 30 days have gone by since your delivery, unfortunately, we cannot offer you a refund or exchange.

Standard Returns & Restocking Fees

We accept returns within 30 days if you change your mind. To be eligible, items must be unused, in the same condition you received them, and in their original packaging. All change-of-mind returns (including new gear, used/vintage items, and sale items) are subject to a 10% restocking fee.
The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs on change-of-mind returns. The original shipping cost will be deducted from the final refund, including orders that originally qualified for free shipping.

Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items

If your guitar gear arrives defective, your vinyl record is warped, or a used item fails to meet our description, we will fully cover the return shipping costs and issue a 100% refund or exchange with no restocking fees applied. Please contact us immediately at sales@grassrootsmusicstore.com.

Return Authorization
To complete your return, you must contact our sales department via email or phone for an RMA return authorization number. We require a receipt or proof of purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

Additional Non-Returnable Items

Gift cards
Downloadable software products

Refunds & Inspection
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your item and whether your refund is approved. If approved, your refund (minus any applicable restocking fees) will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment within a few business days.

Late or Missing Refunds
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company and your bank, as processing times vary. If you’ve done this and still have not received your refund, please contact us at sales@grassrootsmusicstore.com.

Exchanges
We replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same product, email us at sales@grassrootsmusicstore.com and mail 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 it wasn't marked as a gift, the refund will be issued to the original gift giver.

Shipping Info
To return your product, please mail it to: Grass Roots Music Store, 1045 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226, United States. If you are shipping an item over $75, we highly recommend using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We do not guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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