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Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)
Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)

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Dual - Primus Maximus - Reference Turntable (Made to Order)

$19,999.00

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Overview

Primus Maximus

Brand
Dual
Category
Turntables
SKU
DU‐76456-0706
Wood Veneer
0706 - Walnut, 0707 - Walnut, 0708 - Walnut, 0710 - Walnut, 0713 - Walnut, 0714 - Granadillo, 0715 - Granadillo, 0719 - Santos Palisander, 0721 - Kiaat, 0724 - Makassar, 0725 - Zebrano, 0728 - Satin Nuß

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Our thoughts

Engineering from across Dual's history, distilled into one turntable whose twin gimbal tonearm sets tracking force with a torsion spring rather than gravity.

The 2.7kg aluminium platter is weighted to suit the motor's regulation, with the aim of keeping wow and flutter low, so speed stability is designed in from the start. Motor regulation favours stability over quick start-up and high torque, which suits a home system rather than DJ use. Each plinth's veneers are personally selected, so every unit is individual.

It suits owners who want a direct-drive reference turntable with a dedicated phono stage in their system, as it connects to a phono input only, with no line or digital output. The arm accepts cartridges from 5g to 12g, and the Ortofon Quintet Bronze is fitted at the factory. Cartridge and phono stage decisions are worth a conversation, so call us or come in and talk it through with our team.

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DUAL PRIMUS MAXIMUS MANUAL REFERENCE-TURNTABLE

The Dual Primus Maximus is a special, limited edition reference turntable of which, only 100 units will be handmade to order in Germany.

This flagship model is a showpiece for the best technologies used throughout the history of the Dual company, refining them and carrying them forward into the 21st century.

These key Dual features include: The twin gimbal tonearm, spring loaded tracking force and direct-drive The overall result is an understated, high-tech turntable, providing a superb musical experience.

Plinth: Aluminium / Solid MDF

Each unique unit is created individually and the plinth is finished with real wood veneers. The critical components, such as motor, platter and arm are fixed to a 10mm thick aluminium base plate. The heavy top and base plates are connected to minimise vibration.

Platter: Solid Aluminium

The heavy platter, weighing 2.7kg, is machined from a solid block of aluminium and refined with a blasted and eloxated surface finish. The platter weight is exactly matched to the motor regulation in order to reduce wow and flutter to an absolute minimum.

Tonearm: Twin Gimbal design / Spring loaded tracking force

The tonearm base and both gimbal elements are machined from solid aluminium. Precision pivot ball-bearings are used in conjunction with hardened steel spikes to ensure tightest tolerances within the tonearm assembly over a long lifetime. The tracking force is independent of gravity and adjusted with a torsion spring.

Motor: Direct-drive

The drive unit is engineered and made in Germany. Its regulation is specifically designed for high-end audio application, placing emphasis on stability, with no quick start up times nor high torque. These features are only important for DJ applications and not appropriate in such a high quality system.

Specifications

Technical details

Manufacturer specifications. Want to know how it compares with something else? Ask our team.

Drive

DriveDirect drive, Reference
Speed settings33/45/78
Wow & Flutter< ±0,04 % (DIN WTD)

Tonearm

Auto-Start/-Stop-FunctionX
Bearing4 x Pivot ball-bearing, twin gimbal mounting
Effective length221 mm
Offset Angle24°
Overhang18,5 mm
Typedynamically balanced, with damping
Stylus Pressure Range0 g to 3 g
Cartridge Weight Range5 g to 12 g
Factory installed pick upOrtofon Quintet Bronze

Platter

MaterialSolid Aluminium
MatRubber 4,5 mm
BearingHardened steel spindle, sintered metal housing
Diameter304 mm
Weight (incl. Mat)2800 g

Plinth

MaterialSolid MDF machined, solid Alu baseplate
Surface finishIndividual wood veneers, personally selected
FeetØ 60 mm / Elastomer, Height adjustable
Connection5 pin Tonearmconnector on RCA cable
Connection to Phono InputYes
Connection to Line InputX
Digital OutputX
Dimension, closed dustcover450 x 370 x 155 mm
Dimension, open dustcoverT: 418 mm / H: 405 mm Weight: 15 kg

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