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Dual - CS 429 - Automatic Turntable

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Introducing the Dual - CS 429 - Automatic Turntable, the epitome of effortless vinyl playback that harmonizes vintage nostalgia with modern simplicity. Employing fully automatic functions, the CS 429 lifts, shifts and drops the tonearm at the mere touch of a button, making it ridiculously simple for any vinyl aficionado to use. The in-built anti-vibration system offers an unadulterated, crystal-clear sound performance unclouded by external disruptions. The stellar platter and plinth come engineered meticulously with aluminium die-cast and solid MDF respectively for superior resonance damping. All this, along with the adjustable tonearm, precise optical speed control and a factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red pick-up, makes the CS 429 an impeccable fusion of both technical prowess and elegant design. Gift yourself the pleasure of a truly immersive audio experience with the Dual - CS 429 - Automatic Turntable.

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ℹ Product Information

Dual - CS 429 - Automatic Turntable

Are you ready to embark on a journey into a world of warm, rich sounds? The Dual - CS 429 - Automatic Turntable will transport you to a different time with its immersive, tactile ritual that amplifies the magic of music. This isn't just about playing records, it's about experiencing authentic, analog audio at its finest.

Fully Automatic Functionality

The CS 429's fully automatic functionality ensures maximum convenience. With the simple press of a button, the tonearm effortlessly lifts, slides, and drops on to your chosen LP, inviting you to enjoy a seamless listening experience.

Adjustable Tonearm

The CS 429 offers room for customization. The adjustable tonearm allows you to change the pickup, and adjust tracking force and anti-skating according to your preferences, pushing the boundaries of hi-fi audio.

Superior Sound Clarity

Experience unrivalled sound clarity with the CS 429's built-in rubber damping mechanism, which isolates the delicate workings of the tonearm and platter from external vibrations, delivering exceptional noise isolation and ultimate sound performance.

Optical Speed Control

Enjoy pitch-perfect precision with the CS 429's optical speed control. The fine optical measurement ensures accurate playback speed, maintaining the authenticity of the music.

Durable and Distortion-Free

The CS 429 features a heavy-duty aluminium platter underpinned by an anti-resonance rubber mat and a solid platter bearing made of hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing. This design minimizes unwanted distortion and vibrations, ensuring a stable and immersive listening experience.

Aesthetic and Acoustic Design

The visually and aurally striking design of the CS 429 includes a solid MDF plinth with an internal vibration absorber and elastomer injected feet. This combination reduces vibrations and further isolates the turntable from external disturbances, enhancing the overall sound quality.

Removable Dust Cover

The CS 429 comes with a removable dust cover, providing protection for your turntable and ensuring its longevity and pristine condition.

Specifications

  • Functionality

  • Operation: Fully automatic or manual

  • Auto-start/Auto-stop function: Yes

  • Tonearm movement: Automatically lifts, shifts and drops

  • Tonearm adjustability: Fully adjustable

  • Speed settings: 33/45/78

  • Materials and Construction

  • Plinth material: MDF

  • Plinth surface finish: Vinyl veneer / Black

  • Platter material: Aluminium die-cast

  • Tonearm construction: Solid aluminium

  • Tonearm type: Straight, statically balanced

  • Foot: Elastomer vibration absorber

  • Dust cover: Removable

  • Performance

  • Wow & Flutter: < ±0,08 % (DIN WTD)

  • Tonearm effective length: 221.5 mm

  • Tonearm offset angle: 25.6°

  • Tonearm Overhang: 19 mm

  • Stylus pressure range: 0 g to 4 g

  • Cartridge weight range: 5 g to 9 g

  • Components

  • Pick up: Ortofon 2M Red

  • Platter: Aluminium die-cast with heavy rubber mat for resonance damping

  • Platter bearing: Solid platterbearing with hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing

  • Power plug: External power supply, AC/DC

  • Dimensions & Weight

  • Closed dustcover: 435 x 367 x 145 mm

  • Open dustcover: D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm

  • Weight: 6.2 KG

  • Relevant Connections

  • RCA socket: Yes

  • Connection to Phono Input: Yes

  • Connection to Line Input: Yes

  • Digital Output: No

  • Additional Features

  • Vibration absorber: Yes, in feet

  • Rubber damping construction: Yes, internally for decoupling tonearm and platter from external vibrations

  • Precise optical speed control: Yes

  • Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter: Yes

Benefits

  1. Ease of Use: The fully automatic functionality of the CS 429 makes it incredibly easy for anyone to use, regardless of your experience with vinyl records.
  2. Audio Customization: The adjustable tonearm lets you broaden your hi-fi audio capabilities by allowing you to change the pickup and adjust the trackingforce and anti-scating.
  3. Superior Sound Performance: The internal rubber damping construction isolates the turntable from external vibrations, delivering an impeccable audio experience.
  4. Precise Sound Reproduction: The optical speed control ensures an accurate playback speed, retaining the integrity and fidelity of the analog music.
  5. Aesthetic and Acoustic Design: The solid MDF plinth with elastomer injected feet not only looks striking but also contributes to the overall sound quality by reducing vibrations.
  6. Protection and Maintenance: Because of the removable dust cover, the CS 429 turntable is always protected, ensuring its longevity and performance.
  7. Durable and Resilient: The hardened steel spindle in the aluminium platter's bearing and the solid MDF construction make the CS 429 a durable and reliable addition to your sound system.

Let the Dual - CS 429 - Automatic Turntable be your gateway to an extraordinary audio experience. With its elegant design and innovative features, this turntable will elevate your musical journey to new heights. Visit The Audio Tailor, Australia's #1 Hi-Fi store, to find the perfect audio equipment for your needs. Contact us at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or visit our Brisbane store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. Step into the golden age of analog music with the Dual CS 429.

ℹ Specifications
Specification Detail
Functionality
Operation Fully automatic or manual
Auto-start/Auto-stop function Yes
Tonearm movement Automatically lifts, shifts across and drops
Tonearm adjustability Fully adjustable
Speed settings 33/45/78
Materials and Construction
Plinth material MDF
Plinth surface finish Vinyl veneer / Black
Platter material Aluminium die-cast
Tonearm construction Solid aluminium
Tonearm type Straight, statically balanced
Foot Elastomer vibration absorber
Dust cover Removable
Performance
Wow & Flutter < ±0,08 % (DIN WTD)
Tonearm effective length 221.5 mm
Tonearm offset angle 25.6°
Tonearm Overhang 19 mm
Stylus pressure range 0 g to 4 g
Cartridge weight range 5 g to 9 g
Components
Pick up Ortofon 2M Red
Platter Aluminium die-cast with heavy rubber mat for resonance damping
Platter bearing Solid platterbearing with a hardened steel spindle in a brass bushing
Power plug External power supply, AC/DC
Dimensions & Weight
Closed dustcover 435 x 367 x 145 mm
Open dustcover D: 415 mm / H: 400 mm
Weight 6.2 KG
Relevant Connections
RCA socket Yes
Connection to Phono Input Yes
Connection to Line Input Yes
Digital Output No
Additional Features
Vibration absorber Yes, in feet
Rubber damping construction Yes, internally for decoupling tonearm and platter from external vibrations
Precise optical speed control Yes
Precision cut belt for lower wow & flutter Yes
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