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• Cosmetic condition as in the photos. • 30 days Global OPT Warranty. • Video demo available. • Worldwide shipping with careful packaging. • For an extended warranty, please contact us before payment.
Technical Info:
Model: DUAL CS-728Q
Device type: Automatic Turntable
Drive: Quartz-stabilized direct drive (EDS 910 system)
Wow & flutter: < 0.025% WRMS
Platter: 1.45 kg non-magnetic
Tonearm: Ultra Low Mass (ULM) gimbal system
Cartridge: Shure TKS-380E with elliptical stylus
This is more than a used vintage device. A unit in this condition has already passed a long journey: it was selected, inspected, prepared, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased. Many similar units online may be cheaper, but they may also be dusty, incomplete, unserviced, cosmetically weaker, or sold without proper testing.
🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
The CS-728Q represents a high-water mark for Dual in the early 1980s, merging their famous Ultra Low Mass (ULM) tonearm technology with an advanced direct-drive quartz motor. Highly valued for its build quality and superb anti-resonance characteristics, it remains a favorite among serious vintage audiophiles.
📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Size: 440 × 137 × 390 mm
Size in cm: 44 × 13.7 × 39 cm
Size in inches: approx. 17.3 × 5.4 × 15.4 in
Weight: 7 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 15.4 lbs
⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: DUAL CS-728Q
Production / Origin: Germany
Year of release: approximately 1981-1983
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📝 Product Description
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Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.
Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.
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US$738 is ambitious for a used Dual CS 728 Q when the recent market sits around a US$497 median and US$617 at the 75th percentile, so this is priced above normal and needs a reason to justify it. At this level, I’d want exceptional condition, a properly serviced deck, and complete original accessories before calling it strong value.
That said, this is a well-regarded automatic turntable with the convenience and user-friendliness Dual was known for, and a clean, original example can be genuinely appealing if you want plug-and-play vinyl without going vintage-barebones. The upside is in buying a stable, fuss-free deck that’s already proven itself over time; just make sure the cueing, automation, platter speed, and cartridge setup are all sorted, because at US$738 the listing should be more than merely presentable.
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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