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Dual CS 329
Fully automatic belt-drive turntable with an integrated phono preamplifier.
Verified data
Category-specific specifications
| Brand | Dual |
|---|---|
| Model | CS 329 |
| Product category | Turntable |
| Drive / speeds | Belt drive; 33⅓ and 45 rpm |
| Operation | Fully automatic |
| Cartridge | Audio-Technica AT91 |
| Wow and flutter | <±0.12% |
| Output | Fixed RCA; switchable phono/line |
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System fit
Best for / not ideal for
Best for
- Automatic vinyl playback
- First stereo systems
- Amplifiers without phono input
Not ideal for
- 78 rpm records
- Cartridge-upgrade enthusiasts
- Bluetooth output
SoundPath verdict
What matters beyond the spec sheet
Strengths
- Model-specific operation mode
- Switchable phono and line output
Weaknesses
- No network-streaming platform
Biggest limitation
Its entry cartridge and fixed RCA lead limit upgrade flexibility.
Best alternative
Dual CS 529 for Bluetooth, 78 rpm and an Ortofon 2M Red.
Best-value use case
Automatic vinyl playback
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Problems & risks
Firmware
Latest known software status
- Latest known version
- See official support page / tracker
- Updated
- Not separately verified
- Last checked
- 2026-08-23
- Notes
- No separate current version was verified. Check the exact model and hardware revision on the official support page before updating.
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