CS 518

Name: Dual CS 518
Brand: Dual
Rating: 84 (3 reviews)

Released Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 20, 2026

Dual CS 518 Turntable in the Turntables category. The Dual CS 518 scores 84/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from Theaudiotailor, What Hi-Fi?, and Soundstageaccess.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

TheaudiotailorWhat Hi-Fi?Soundstageaccess

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 4 points of each other.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$898.59

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Pros

Easy to set up and use(2)
Includes a good ortofon 2m red cartridge(2)
Built-in phono stage(2)

Cons

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3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication01/2025

Independent publicationJan 18, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Dual CS 518 Manual Turntable represents a significant sweet spot in the vinyl playback market, exemplifying German precision and audiophile-grade performance.

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Established publication09/2022

Established publicationSep 12, 2022

AI summary of this review

Dual's CS 518 is a fine alternative to the established class leaders.

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Independent publication11/2021

Independent publicationNov 1, 2021

AI summary of this review

The Dual CS 518 is a well-built, attractive turntable that delivers excellent sound quality and is easy to set up, making it a strong contender in its price range.

Score estimated from the review text