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Dual CS 618Q
Manual quartz direct-drive turntable with automatic lift/stop and an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge.
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Category-specific specifications
| Brand | Dual |
|---|---|
| Model | CS 618Q |
| Product category | Turntable |
| Drive / speeds | Quartz direct drive; 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm |
| Operation | Manual with automatic lift and stop |
| Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Blue |
| Wow and flutter | <±0.07% |
| Output | RCA; switchable phono/line |
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System fit
Best for / not ideal for
Best for
- Manual reference vinyl systems
- Quartz speed stability
- Factory-installed 2M Blue users
Not ideal for
- Fully automatic operation
- Bluetooth output
- Entry budgets
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
It is manual apart from end-of-side lift and stop.
Best alternative
Dual CS 529 for fully automatic Bluetooth-capable operation.
Best-value use case
Manual reference vinyl systems
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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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