Detail 01
Switchable MM phono preamp
An onboard MM phono-preamp option is provided.
Product detailSKU #1500000456500
Dual TurntablesCS418 Manual Turntable featuring an Ortofon Red Cartridge Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The CS418 is a manual black belt-drive turntable with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and a switchable MM phono preamp. Its statically balanced straight aluminum tonearm uses ball bearings, a damped lift, adjustable spring-loaded antiskating, and 0–4 g stylus-pressure adjustment. Select 33, 45, or 78 RPM electronically, then operate playback manually. The MDF plinth, elastomer feet, isolated DC motor, aluminum die-cast platter, rubber mat, and precision belt are designed to control resonance, vibration, and wow and flutter.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Manual record playback where adjustable tracking force and antiskating are part of the setup.
- Running 33, 45, or 78 RPM records with the electronic speed selector.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Listeners who want automatic start and stop; this model lists no automatic function.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
0–4 g stylus-pressure range
Tracking force is adjustable within the stated range.
Detail 03
Damped lift and spring-loaded antiskating
The tonearm includes these two adjustable handling features.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the CS418 start and stop automatically?
No. It is a manual turntable and lists no automatic start/stop function.
02Does it play 78 RPM records?
Yes. The electronic selector provides 33, 45, and 78 RPM settings.
03Does it have digital output?
No. Digital output is listed as unavailable.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Factory Installed Pickup
- Ortofon 2M Red
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Statically balanced
- Auto Start Stop Function
- No
- Body Finish
- Vinyl veneer / Black
- Material
- MDF
- Surface Finish
- Vinyl veneer / Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Connection to Line Input
- Yes
- Connection to Phono Input
- Yes
- Digital Output
- No
- Power Supply
- External AC/DC adapter
5 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- 12 inch (305 mm)
- Cartridge Weight Range
- 0.18oz–0.32oz (5g–9g)
- Effective Length
- 8.72 inch (221.5 mm)
- Weight
- 12.79
- Weight Incl Mat
- 1.87 lb. (850 g)
12 detailsOther
- Feet
- Ø 2.44 inch (62 mm) / Elastomer
- Speed Settings
- 33/45/78 RPM
- Stylus Pressure Range
- 0g–4g
- Offset Angle
- 25.6°
- Overhang
- 0.75 inch (19 mm)
- Open Dustcover
- Depth: 16.34 inch (415 mm) / Height: 15.75 inch (400 mm)
- Wow Amp Flutter
- < ±0.1 % (DIN rated)
- Mat
- Rubber 0.10 inch (2.5 mm)
- Closed Dustcover
- 17.13 x 14.45 x 5.71 inch (435 x 367 x 145 mm)
- Bearing
- Ball-bearing
- RCA Socket
- Yes
- Drive
- Belt
