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Offered is „CS 618Q Walnut“ by Dual as new device from the category „Record Player complete“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8621771191 ends on 27.10.2026 at 12:05 o'clock.
At €955, this lands a bit below the median used comparable of €1,015 and comfortably inside the normal market band between €852 and €1,111. That makes it a fair-to-good ask, not a steal, but still solid value if the condition is genuinely clean and it’s ready to play.
The appeal here is the CS 618Q’s reputation as a well-sorted, user-friendly belt-drive with good speed stability and easy day-to-day operation, so you’re buying a deck that should be straightforward to live with. If it comes complete with the dust cover, cartridge, and a healthy plinth/arm setup, that adds real upside; at this price, I’d mainly be checking for full functionality, intact hinges, and any signs of wear rather than expecting hidden bargains.
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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