Dual CS 529 Automatic Turntable with Bluetooth

Automatic Convenience with Bluetooth Built In

The Dual CS 529 combines fully automatic operation with the option to run it entirely by hand, plus a Bluetooth connection for wireless speakers or headphones. Place a record on the platter and press start, and the tonearm lifts, moves into place, lowers itself, and returns to rest when the side ends.

An Ortofon 2M Red cartridge arrives pre-mounted on a removable headshell, and a switchable phono preamp is built in, so the CS 529 works with almost any amplifier or powered speaker. Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD sends the turntable's sound to compatible wireless gear.

That Bluetooth connection only sends audio out from the turntable — it can't receive music streamed from a phone. A companion app can start and stop playback remotely, and the CS 529 plays 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm, though the included stylus is built for modern records, not shellac 78s.

Automatic Mechanics and Wireless Audio

A Belt Drive Tuned for Automatic Duty

A belt-drive motor with optical speed control keeps the platter turning at the correct rate. Rubber motor mounts and a precision-cut belt help hold wow and flutter under ±0.08% DIN. The 305mm die-cast aluminum platter weighs 850 grams complete with its rubber mat.

A twin-gimbal tonearm runs on four pivot ball bearings, with a statically balanced counterweight setting tracking force and an adjustable anti-skating dial keeping the stylus centered. An MDF plinth on elastomer-damped feet keeps outside vibration away from the platter and tonearm.

Bluetooth Audio Without Giving Up a Wired Connection

The Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD link sends the platter's sound to compatible wireless speakers or headphones without a cable, while removable RCA jacks still carry a wired signal to your amplifier at the same time. Both connections work independently, so neither one displaces the other.

A rear switch chooses between the built-in phono preamp and a line-level pass-through, letting the CS 529 connect to an amplifier's phono input, its line input, or nothing at all if Bluetooth is the only output you need that day.

What Reviewers Are Saying

David Price reviewed the CS 529 for StereoNET, scoring it 7.5 out of 10 and praising its "slick operation, ease-of-set-up and good ergonomics" for vinyl fans who'd rather skip manual cueing.

Who Is This Turntable Best For?

• You want automatic start, stop, and tonearm return — or the option to cue it by hand whenever you'd rather
• You want to send vinyl to a wireless speaker or headphones — Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD covers both without a cable in the way
• You want a wired connection kept in reserve — the RCA output and phono preamp still work alongside Bluetooth, not instead of it
• You're buying your first real turntable — the cartridge, phono stage, and automatic cueing are all handled for you
• You want your records playing wirelessly — the CS 529 sends them to any Bluetooth speakers or headphones you own

How Does It Connect to Your System?

For a wired connection, an RCA cable runs from the back of the CS 529 to your amplifier, with a rear switch choosing between the built-in phono preamp and a line-level signal. Use PHONO for a phono input, LINE for everything else.

For a wireless connection, pair the CS 529 with a Bluetooth speaker or headphones the same way you'd pair any other Bluetooth source, then start the record. The wired RCA output keeps working at the same time if you want both.

Pairs Well With

Where the CS 529 goes from here:

• Powered speakers — the most direct way to put the CS 529's wireless output to use
• Phono preamplifiers — an outboard phono stage is the next step up from the built-in preamp on the wired side
• Integrated amplifiers — with or without a phono input, since the CS 529's wired output works either way
• Record cleaning machines — a cleaner record surface protects the 2M Red's stylus and quiets playback

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the tonearm return automatically when the record ends?

Yes. The CS 529 lifts the tonearm, returns it to rest, and stops the platter on its own, or you can cue it entirely by hand if you'd rather.

Can I stream music from my phone to the CS 529 over Bluetooth?

The Bluetooth link only sends audio out from the turntable to a speaker or headphones; it can't receive a streamed signal from a phone or any other source.

Do I need a separate phono preamp?

A switchable phono preamp is already built in, so you can connect straight into a line-level input on any amplifier, receiver, or powered speaker, or switch it out for a phono input or an outboard stage of your own.

Can it connect to powered speakers?

Yes, either over Bluetooth or with a wired RCA connection set to LINE, whichever suits the speakers you're using.

Can the included stylus play 78 rpm records?

The platter itself spins at 78 rpm, but the Ortofon 2M Red is built for modern microgroove records. A shellac 78 needs a different, wider stylus.

See It in Action

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