DUAL Australia

DUAL is a German audio brand whose origins trace back to
1900, when Christian Steidinger established a precision mechanics workshop in
St. Georgen, a small town in the Black Forest region of Germany. In 1907,
Christian and his brother Josef formally founded Gebrüder Steidinger — a
factory specialising in clockwork mechanics and gramophone drives. In 1927, the
brothers invented a revolutionary dual-mode motor combining a spring-wound
clockwork mechanism with an electric motor, a breakthrough that allowed gramophones
to run from either mains power or a wind-up mechanism. This innovation was so
successful that the company adopted the name DUAL in its honour.

DUAL went on to become the largest turntable manufacturer in
Europe, employing more than 3,000 people across multiple factories at its peak
in the post war decades. Today, the company remains headquartered in Fuchstal,
Germany, where the flagship Primus Maximus turntable is hand-built, while
production of the CS Series has moved to the Far East under the strict quality
control of Dual personnel. Remaining at the forefront of innovation, Dual
introduced the world’s first app-controlled turntable in 2024 and continues to
offer a comprehensive range of manual and automatic models, including both
belt-driven and direct-drive designs, all backed by a five-year warranty.

Yes. DUAL Turntables Australia (dual-turntables.com.au) is
operated by Audio Visual Revolution Pty Ltd, Australia's exclusive authorised
importer and distributor of DUAL turntables. Every turntable sold through this
store or through one of our retail partners is genuine and is covered by a 5
year manufacturer warranty with full local support.

An automatic turntable manages the tonearm for you — at the end of a record, the arm lifts, returns to its rest position, and the motor stops automatically. DUAL's automatic models, such as the CS-429, are ideal for listeners who want a relaxed, convenient experience without needing to monitor the end of every side.

A manual turntable requires you to place the tonearm onto the record yourself and lift it when the record ends. Manual models, such as the CS-418 and CS-518, are preferred by enthusiasts who appreciate the simpler mechanical path and the direct involvement in the listening experience. Both types are available in the DUAL CS-series range — see the Buyers Guide for a detailed comparison to help you choose.

The DUAL CS-429 is the most popular starting point for buyers new to vinyl. It is fully automatic, includes a factory-fitted Ortofon cartridge, and has a built-in phono preamp — meaning it can connect directly to any amplifier or powered speakers without additional equipment. The automatic operation removes the risk of accidentally dragging the stylus across a record, which makes it well-suited to first-time turntable owners.

If you already have some experience with vinyl and prefer a more hands-on approach, the CS-418 is an excellent manual entry point with the same German engineering credentials at a lower price point. Visit our Buyers Guide or browse the full range to compare models side by side.

Yes. All DUAL CS-series turntables sold through DUAL Turntables Australia are supplied with a factory-fitted cartridge, ready to play straight from the box. DUAL partners with Ortofon — one of the world's most respected cartridge manufacturers — and the bundled cartridge is selected to match each model's tonearm geometry and tracking force specifications. No additional setup is required beyond placing the counterweight and anti-skate as described in the included manual.

All DUAL CS-series turntables include a built-in phono preamp, which means they can connect directly to any amplifier with a standard line-level input (AUX, CD, or similar) — you do not need a dedicated phono input. They can also connect directly to powered (active) speakers, making it straightforward to build a compact two-component system: turntable plus powered speakers.

If your amplifier does have a dedicated phono input, simply switch the turntable's phono/line output selector to the phono setting and bypass the internal preamp in favour of your amplifier's own stage. Full connection guidance is included with every turntable, and our team is available to help if you have questions about your specific setup.

Yes — free shipping applies to
all turntable and hi-fi system orders across Australia, with no minimum spend
required on these products. Orders placed before 12pm on business days are
dispatched the same day. Accessories are also available with a flat $12 shipping
rate. All orders are tracked and sent via Direct Freight Express or Australia
Post.