Dual is no stranger to the turntable market. Its budget record players had their time in the spotlight in the 1980s vinyl heyday, but more recently it has seen success with its mid-price CS 418 and CS 518 decks. Their five-star performances solidified their place as viable alternatives to the current established players from the likes of Rega, Pro-Ject and Technics.
And now it’s the turn of the CS 618Q, the top-of-the-range deck in Dual’s current stable, and with the higher price point inevitably comes higher expectations. There are bonus features here that you don’t see in many competitors at this level, though, making this record player an appealing proposition.
