Dual - CS-515 Turntable





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Dual CS-515 turntable, produced in the 1980s (approximately 1983–1989), is very good condition, refurbished and tested, includes power cord, weighs 4 kg, and features a semi-automatic, belt-driven design with an Ultra Low Mass tonearm, 33 1/3/45 RPM speeds and ±6% pitch control.
Description from the seller
The Dual CS 515 is a classic, semi-automatic, belt-driven turntable produced by the German brand Dual during the 1980s (approximately 1983–1989). The model is known as a reliable and user-friendly entry-to-mid-range turntable.
Key Features
Ortofon Stylus is as new
Pitch control with stroboscope
• Operation: Semi-automatic. This means you must manually position the tonearm over the record and lower it. At the end of the record, the turntable stops automatically, and the tonearm returns to its rest position.
• Tonearm: Equipped with an Ultra Low Mass (ULM) tonearm. This lightweight arm ensures reduced record wear and precise tracking.
• Speeds: Supports both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records.
• Pitch Control: Features fine-tuning (±6%) to precisely calibrate the rotational speed.
Technical Specifications
• Motor: Dual DC 210-1 tacho-controlled DC motor.
• Platter: 304 mm, non-magnetic cast aluminum.
• Standard Cartridge: Dual ULM 65E with a DN 165E stylus (produced in collaboration with Ortofon).
• Tracking Force: Adjustable between 1 and 2 grams (recommended: 1.5 grams / 15 mN).
• Dimensions: 440 x 111 x 364 mm (Width x Height x Depth)
Very Good original Dual MM stylus
Discover is polished, but some scratches are still visible
Insured shipping
Seller's Story
The Dual CS 515 is a classic, semi-automatic, belt-driven turntable produced by the German brand Dual during the 1980s (approximately 1983–1989). The model is known as a reliable and user-friendly entry-to-mid-range turntable.
Key Features
Ortofon Stylus is as new
Pitch control with stroboscope
• Operation: Semi-automatic. This means you must manually position the tonearm over the record and lower it. At the end of the record, the turntable stops automatically, and the tonearm returns to its rest position.
• Tonearm: Equipped with an Ultra Low Mass (ULM) tonearm. This lightweight arm ensures reduced record wear and precise tracking.
• Speeds: Supports both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records.
• Pitch Control: Features fine-tuning (±6%) to precisely calibrate the rotational speed.
Technical Specifications
• Motor: Dual DC 210-1 tacho-controlled DC motor.
• Platter: 304 mm, non-magnetic cast aluminum.
• Standard Cartridge: Dual ULM 65E with a DN 165E stylus (produced in collaboration with Ortofon).
• Tracking Force: Adjustable between 1 and 2 grams (recommended: 1.5 grams / 15 mN).
• Dimensions: 440 x 111 x 364 mm (Width x Height x Depth)
Very Good original Dual MM stylus
Discover is polished, but some scratches are still visible
Insured shipping

