Finally doing a write up for a couple of turntables. So, let's start with the Dual CS-616Q. Made around the mid 80s when wood-grain design were no longer in fashion and the new sleek grey and black were in. This Dual is in really nice shape, and I mean real nice shape.
While it's not from the 70s, it doesn't mean it's not quality. In comparison to other companies of the time that still made entry level turntables, this Dual is really well made. It has decent heft and it is German made so a lot of precision was still put into it.
It is a direct drive, a true semi-automatic and quartz lock turntable. Why do I mean true semi-automatic? Well, before some of their earlier turntables had an auto-lift off at the end but the tonearm never returned to the rest post. So, having it returning is a nice feature to have!
It also features Dual's ULM (ultra low mass) tonearm and their EDS motor. These tonearms are especially nice for higher compliant cartridges as well, you don't need an adapter to put other cartridges on like their previous generations. Also features a very nice Ortofon cartridge they call it the Dual ULM65E which is just a rebadged Ortofon OM body, and can be fitted with several higher end styli.
The neat feature about this turntable is when, if you ever, switch the speed. When you do switch speeds between 33 and 45 the tonearm lifts, changes the speed and drops the arm back down when the speed has been set. See, German engineering! They go the extra mile. So, what you don't get is the butchered speed and sound as the table is switching speeds.
It's a great performing turntable and albeit it's a bit plain looking but it's still a great turntable and in excellent shape! And, we have the manual!
While it's not from the 70s, it doesn't mean it's not quality. In comparison to other companies of the time that still made entry level turntables, this Dual is really well made. It has decent heft and it is German made so a lot of precision was still put into it.
It is a direct drive, a true semi-automatic and quartz lock turntable. Why do I mean true semi-automatic? Well, before some of their earlier turntables had an auto-lift off at the end but the tonearm never returned to the rest post. So, having it returning is a nice feature to have!
It also features Dual's ULM (ultra low mass) tonearm and their EDS motor. These tonearms are especially nice for higher compliant cartridges as well, you don't need an adapter to put other cartridges on like their previous generations. Also features a very nice Ortofon cartridge they call it the Dual ULM65E which is just a rebadged Ortofon OM body, and can be fitted with several higher end styli.
The neat feature about this turntable is when, if you ever, switch the speed. When you do switch speeds between 33 and 45 the tonearm lifts, changes the speed and drops the arm back down when the speed has been set. See, German engineering! They go the extra mile. So, what you don't get is the butchered speed and sound as the table is switching speeds.
It's a great performing turntable and albeit it's a bit plain looking but it's still a great turntable and in excellent shape! And, we have the manual!
