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We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- Dual turntables are designed with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring easy setup and operation, even for those new to vinyl.
- The brand offers a range of models with automatic features, like auto-stop and tonearm lift, enhancing convenience and protecting records.
- Dual is committed to providing high-quality tonearm designs, often using twin-gimbal systems with ball bearings for precise tracking.
- Many Dual turntables incorporate a switchable onboard phono preamplifier, offering flexibility for connecting to various audio systems and providing a convenient all-in-one solution.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "The 618Q reproduced the work in all its spooky glory with fast attacks and sonorous sustains over the entire frequency range of the orchestra—an outstanding performance. It sounded so good, I ended up listening to the song twice." (https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1256-dual-cs-618q-turntable-with-ortofon-2m-blue-cartridge)
- "The turntable 's ability to maintain channel separation is particularly noteworthy, creating a wide, immersive soundstage that places you right in the middle of the recording studio. Whether you're listening to a delicate classical piece or a hard-hitting rock anthem, the CS 518 delivers with aplomb." (https://www.theaudiotailor.com.au/blogs/reviews/dual-cs-518-manual-turntable-review-a-symphony-of-precision-and-elegance)
- "The sound of the CS 418 is mostly about correct tonal balance, decent dynamics, excellent transparency for this price range (I do not mean here that the Dual emphasizes brightness and detail but rather on the fact that many turntables of that price range sound bland, dark and buff), but also a touch of pleasant roundness and a perceptible tendency to warm up and add weight to the presentation." (https://www.stereolifemagazine.com/reviews/item/1518-dual-cs-418)
- "The CS 518's belt-driven DC-servo-motor is impressively quiet, with wow and flutter measurements below ±0.1% (DIN WTD). This technical excellence translates into a remarkably stable soundstage and precise imaging that brings your vinyl collection to life." (https://www.theaudiotailor.com.au/blogs/reviews/dual-cs-518-manual-turntable-review-a-masterclass-in-precision-engineering)
- "Without great sacrifices the CS 429 allows us to see what is most important in vinyl - devoid of artificial sharpening, naturally smooth, colorful, multi-layered, and three-dimensional sound. In the atmosphere of relaxation, this exceptional depth also begins to appear." (https://www.stereolifemagazine.com/reviews/item/1539-dual-cs-429)
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Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
CS-329 (Automatik)
- Positioning: A basic automatik offering ease-of-use for straightforward setups.
- Description: Features standard automation functions and control suited for small room setups and modest budgets. Compared to higher-end models like the CS-429 and CS-529, its circuitry is simpler and has fewer adjustment options to meet basic functionality needs.
CS-418 (Manuell)
- Positioning: A simple manuell designed for affordability and clear manual control.
- Description: Provides a straightforward manual interface with solid audio performance for smaller spaces and users with limited budget flexibility. When compared to the automatik series and the more advanced CS-618q, it focuses on essential audio processing without additional technical enhancements.
CS-429 (Automatik)
- Positioning: A mid-range automatik that strikes a balance between basic operation and enhanced features.
- Description: Offers extra automation functions and improved circuit design that better suit medium-sized rooms. In contrast to the entry-level CS-329 and the premium CS-529, it presents a more refined control system with additional settings, serving as a practical middle ground.
CS-529 (Automatik)
- Positioning: A high-end automatik emphasizing advanced control and wider functionality.
- Description: Incorporates improved signal processing and refined automation features that support larger room applications and a higher tolerance for technical sophistication. Compared to the CS-329 and CS-429, its additional adjustments and more complex circuitry provide more versatile functionality.
CS-618q (Manuell)
- Positioning: A top-tier manuell that merges detailed manual precision with superior performance.
- Description: Offers novel manual control circuits and high-quality audio processing aimed at users with larger or acoustically demanding spaces. Relative to the simpler CS-418 and the automatik options, it provides extensive adjustment capabilities and robust performance.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
Pro-Ject Audio Systems was founded with a passion for analog audio reproduction. Our very first product, introduced in 1991, was a record player – a time when the entire industry was turning its back on vinyl. We didn’t jump on the bandwagon when vinyl became hip – we were instrumental in bringing vinyl back.
We manufacture – not only assemble – 95% of our products in the EU. Raw materials come in – finished products leave the factories. Since we make everything ourselves, we are able offer a 25 year spare part availability!
Today, we offer one of the broadest ranges of high-fidelity products in the world, including turntables, CD players, DACs, streamers, phono preamps, amplifiers, speakers, and a variety of accessories designed to enhance your system and vinyl care.
What's your approach to customer support?
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. We ensure that our team members are highly knowledgeable in the field of high-fidelity audio setup and repairs. In the event of a need for support, the first point of contact is the local dealer. If the dealer cannot handle the problem, the second tier is the distributor in the respective country. By handling as many problems as possible locally, we can ensure the quickest and smoothest resolution.
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
Aside from one of the audio industry’s widest range of high-fidelity products, Pro-Ject also produces limited runs of high-quality vinyl records. 7Ray’s Jazzy Zoetrope is a double album of fine Jazz standards played by 7Ray and his quartet. One of the two records was recorded live at our headquarters in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. We produced the whole album in AAA for the highest analog purity. Here’s a link to the records we offer, which double as fine reference recordings across multiple musical genres.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
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What other products pair best with yours?
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
