Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.04
Rumble [dB]
-73
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
270.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
3.40
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
1.00
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Dual 496 RC turntable is a vintage direct-drive turntable that was popular for its reliability and sound quality. Here are some key details about the Dual 496 RC:
Dual 496 RC Specifications: This turntable features an EDS 500 electronically regulated direct-drive system, providing quick start-up times of 2 seconds at 33.33rpm. It has a non-magnetic, dynamically balanced, detachable platter weighing 1.1kg and with a diameter of 270mm. The turntable supports speeds of 33.33 and 45rpm, each with its own pitch control adjustable by 10%.
Cartridges: The Dual 496 RC can use 1/2" type cartridges, such as the Dual ULM 45 E and ULM 45 S. The ULM 45 E requires a tracking force of 1.5g.