Description
Thoughtful Engineering for Your Record Collection
The quartz-stabilised motor maintains accurate platter speed without a drive belt, with electronic selection of 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm. A die-cast aluminium platter, rubber mat and damped feet help control unwanted vibration, while the walnut veneer gives the MDF plinth a warm, traditional appearance.
The supplied Ortofon 2M Blue moving-magnet cartridge features a nude elliptical diamond stylus, offering a capable starting point for detailed vinyl playback. Adjustable tracking force, anti-skating and a removable headshell provide flexibility for future cartridge changes.
A switchable built-in phono stage allows connection to either an amplifier’s MM phono input or a standard line input. With the automatic stop function enabled, the arm lifts and the motor stops after the record finishes; you then return the arm to its rest manually.
Specifications
- Drive: Brushless, quartz-stabilised direct drive.
- Speeds: 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm.
- Operation: Manual cueing with switchable automatic tonearm lift and motor stop.
- Wow and flutter: Below ±0.07% DIN weighted.
- Tonearm: Statically balanced, twin-gimbal mounting with four pivot ball bearings.
- Effective tonearm length: 221.5mm.
- Headshell: Removable.
- Cartridge weight compatibility: 5–9g.
- Platter: 305mm die-cast aluminium; 1.45kg including rubber mat.
- Phono stage: Built-in and switchable.
- Output: Stereo RCA sockets with earth connection.
- Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Blue moving magnet.
- Stylus: Nude elliptical diamond.
- Recommended tracking force: 1.8g.
- Cartridge output: 5.5mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec.
- Finish: Walnut veneer over MDF.
- Dimensions with cover closed: 435 × 145 × 367mm (W × H × D).
- Weight: 7.5kg, according to Dual’s current product specification.
For 78rpm shellac records, a suitable 78rpm cartridge or stylus is required rather than the supplied 2M Blue stylus.
Why Buy From Us
- Over 40 years of Hi-Fi experience: Practical advice from an established family dealer.
- Help with system matching: We can advise on amplifier connections, cartridges and setup.
- Support beyond the purchase: Unlike buying from an unknown seller on eBay, you have a specialist dealer to contact.
- Accurate descriptions and careful packing: Clear product information and professional preparation for delivery.
- After-sales support: Friendly help available by phone or email.
