Dual CS 1254

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Dual
  • Model: CS 1254
  • Type: Record changer
  • Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1989
  • Made in: Germany
  • Color: Black
  • Power consumption: 8 Watt
  • Dimensions: 425 x 135 x 370 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 2.8 kg
  • Original price approx.: 320 DM ( 540 DM with TKS45E pickup)


Connections

  • Outputs: 1x Cinch + ground cable


Technical Data

  • Drive: Belt
  • Speed: 33 1/3 & 45 rpm
  • Variation of synchronism: ±0.05 % WRMS, ±0.06 % DIN
  • Rumble noise ratio: unweighted: 44 dB, weighted: 66 dB
  • Turntable: 270 mm, aluminium, 1 kg
  • Operating mode: fully automatic
  • Pitch: ±6 %
  • Cartridge system: Dual TKS


Special Features

  • Changer operation possible (optional accessory)


Special accessories

  • Exchangeable axle AW 3
  • Discharge column AS 12 (for 17cm records)


Remarks

The canopy hinges of this series do not have a fine detent adjustment; the canopy only opens automatically in the gravity overcoming position.


Pictures

  • On the picture already recognizable the Headshell was converted to 1/2" attachment (on the picture with a Dual DN 360/Audio Technica pickup system provided), the original plate mat was exchanged for a thinner rubber mat.

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The following picture shows an Ortofon OM cartridge on a converted 1/2" headshell as an example for a possible variant to change to a current cartridge.

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Reports

Links

  • Radio Museum [1]