Dual CS 701

Dual's first direct-drive turntable used the innovative brushless EDS 1000 electronic motor in a heavy automatic single-play chassis. A statement of German engineering against the rising Japanese direct-drive tide.

Europe's answer to Japanese direct drive, and prized today for its EDS 1000 motor.

Who it suits

Best suited to: buyers comfortable assessing used condition and budgeting for servicing (drive mechanism, bearing, stylus). Less ideal for: a no-hassle purchase with a manufacturer warranty — buy a current model instead.

Good to know

• No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
• Fully automatic: the arm cues itself and returns at the end of the side.
• This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history — for this drive type, check servo lock, speed stability and motor noise (no belt to check on a direct-drive deck), plus the stylus regardless.

Specifications

Where to buy the Dual CS 701

2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.

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