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📌LAB POINTS
fully automatic audiophile turntable combining versatile connectivity w/ classic hi-fi aesthetics
automatic operation: play switch turns on motor and puts tonearm on record, tonearm returns and stops motor when side ends (all automatic functions can be performed manually)
built-in phono preamp for easily assimilation w/ your existing audio setup (switchable on/off)
features upgraded twin-gimbal tonearm for minimized friction
Bluetooth functionality w/ remote control via smartphone app
pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
solid MDF plinth w/ wood veneer
belt drive operation
plays at 33, 45 + 78 RPM
includes hinged removable dustcover
"The CS 529 offers maximum listening pleasure thanks to the twin gimbal tonearm bearing and high-quality pivot ball bearings for optimum record tracking. The classic dual tonearm moves autonomously at the touch of a button - simply place the record on the turntable and press the start button. Operation is convenient via the terminal on the device or externally via Bluetooth." - Dual
🔑KEY FEATURES
solid aluminum twin gimbal tonearm w/ adjustable tracking force + anti-skate
Bluetooth connectivity w/ smartphone app control
aluminum die-cast platter
tonearm + platter decoupled from external vibrations via internal rubber damping construction
elastomer vibration absorber integrated feet
precision-cut belt for reduced wow + flutter
solid platter bearing w/ hardened steel spindle + brass bushing
🔎TECH SPECS
belt-drive w/ electronic speed control
cartridge weight range: 5 g to 9 g
signal to noise ratio: ~73 dB (weighted)
wow & flutter: < ±0.08 % (DIN rated)
dimensions (w/ dustcover): 17.12" x 14.45" 5.71″ / 435 x 367 x 145 mm
weight (without dustcover): 14.77 lbs / 6.7 kg
📦COMES WITH
rubber platter mat
45 adaptor
dustcover
RCA stereo audio cable
This is an ambitious ask, and by a wide margin. At US$1,299, it sits far above the US$160 75th percentile and is more than 17x the US$75 median for recent comparable used listings, so it only makes sense if this is a notably special, higher-end, or bundled variant.
As a buy, the upside has to come from the actual hardware, accessories, and condition—not the label alone. If it’s a clean, complete set from an original owner with the right charger, case, and pads, that helps, but at this price I’d want exact model details and strong proof it’s something materially rarer or better than the average Bluetooth 5.1 headphone listing before even considering it.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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