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Dual CS 529
Fully automatic belt-drive turntable with Bluetooth control/audio and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
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Category-specific specifications
| Brand | Dual |
|---|---|
| Model | CS 529 |
| Product category | Turntable |
| Drive / speeds | Belt drive; 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm |
| Operation | Fully automatic with Bluetooth remote control |
| Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Wow and flutter | <±0.08% |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 with aptX HD audio |
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System fit
Best for / not ideal for
Best for
- Automatic premium vinyl playback
- Bluetooth speaker/headphone use
- 33/45/78 rpm collections
Not ideal for
- Direct-drive preference
- Users wanting the 2M Blue cartridge from the factory
- Minimal-budget systems
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
Wireless control and audio add complexity compared with a purely manual deck.
Best alternative
Dual CS 618Q for quartz direct drive and a 2M Blue.
Best-value use case
Automatic premium vinyl playback
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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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