Denon DP-450USB vs Dual CS 518
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Denon DP-450USB · Dual CS 518.
| Specification | Denon DP-450USB |
Dual CS 518 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. £650 | £699 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2018–present | 2022–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | semi-automatic | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | MM (CN-6518 stylus) | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | Highlighted difference. Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium | aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped | twin-gimbal, 4 pivot ball-bearings |
| Wow & flutter | 0.10% WRMS | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
There's a real gap here: £49 separates them, with the Dual CS 518 the pricier of the two.
Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.
The Denon DP-450USB has a USB output for ripping vinyl.
Operation differs: the Denon DP-450USB is semi-automatic, the Dual CS 518 is manual.
Bottom line: the Denon DP-450USB has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the £49 gap.
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
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| Peter Tyson | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most hi-fi; competitive pricing | Search at Peter Tyson ↗ |
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| Superfi | hifi independent | Free UK delivery over £50 | Search at Superfi ↗ |
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |