Dual cs-5000 or Rega P2???

[pontoon1]

Anyone have an opinion as to which is better?

[Beobloke]

From the point of view of looks, style, ease of use and not having to take the bl**dy platter off to change speed - the Dual.

From the point of view of sound quality and upgrade-ability - probably the Rega.

Adam.

[Piotr]

The CS-5000 was a Quartz controlled, semi-automatic, belt driven tt.

I would go for the Dual which is a nice tt with underestimated sound qualities. The Dual will not be as much a part-tt as the rega and will probably not be the tt that captures you instantly, it will however prove to be a very good tt in the long run. The main problem with the CS-5000 as with most Dual tt.s, is the arms bearings, I would advice you to check the bearings begfore buying the tt.

Here is a link to a review of the CS-5000. My view of the Cs-5000 is more favourable than the reviewers although I share his basic concerns.

http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/hfw/oldeworldehtml/dualCS5000tt.html

Below are some useful data.

Motor:

Dual Voltage, Quartz Belt Drive, DUAL
EDS 5000 system, Microprocessor Controlled.

Platter:

Non-Magnetic, Removable, 304mm

Wow & Flutter:

DIN: +/- 0.025%

WRMS: +/- 0.015%

Rumble:

Unweighted: 56dB

Weighted: 80dB

Tonearm:

Aluminum Tubular, Kardan, OPS 221mm

Acceptable Cartridge Weights:

Between 3-10 grams, 1/2" Mount

Tracking Force: 0-3 grams

Frequency Response: 10hz-28Mhz

Overhang: 18mm