Dual CS-515: Microswitch repair and full service

[@tbonecanoes711]

Wonderful video and very helpful. I serviced my Dual CS-515 and it was very easy while you guided me and it saved $175.00 and an 8-10 week wait that a shop wanted. All I need now is a new stylist and I can play the albums I got from my brothers estate plus my own. Thanks again.

[@andrewmcallisterdotca]

Thanks for posting this video! I was able to service my Dual 514, this first turntable I ever bought as a kid.

[@alanarmstrong2323]

Thanx so much for bringing these old units back to life.

[@guyb7005]

Great servicing video!! Just had mine serviced for auto-return not fully returning. Arm would return half-way then drop mid-record and play again (undesired continuous play feature?). The service shop did good work but I probably could have serviced it myself to avoid some of the minor cosmetic defects it came back with, and to ensure cleaning of old gunk and new oil was added. Am surprised how the original belt and pitch control are still in great shape after 38 years. Ordered a new belt as stock in case needed in the future. This isn't the best of the DUAL budget brand, but incredible value -- probably $500++ to replace with similar quality today IMO. I was debating upgrading with new but I think this remains a keeper. Wish the case was more attractive.

[@georgie3]

Thanks you helped me out a lot. I have same model, same cartridge, and almost same problem, all fixed.

[@dierare8500]

Thanks man. Lots of help for my Dual CS 514.....

[@johno1450]

Hello I don't usually comment on videos but this is a great video with tons of information! I had one of these with similar problems. Great video!

[@sfrexer5885]

I just broke out my dad's CS-515 from 1987 for the first time yesterday and the left sound channel isn't working. What a coinicidence that i was able to find your detailed video on how to service it that you posted only a month ago!

[@tykeshowers8006]

Thx for the great video

[@EddieJazzFan]

Just got one of these at Goodwill for 10 bucks. Now I know how to fix it. Thanks!

[@butchcraft3874]

Hello Turntable Guy, I was very much educated by this video as I needed to service and make this TT back to operational condition. But I have a need to know what that 'pimple'? thing you cleaned and it is mounted on a very small stud/pin and makes contact with the black arm that is engaged in the cam track under the sub plate. My 'pimple' is disintegrated and need to either make one or get one. I am a Toolmaker but I don't know what it looks like to even make it. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks so very much, Butch in Denver CO.

[@TurntableGuy]

This will explain everything: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGWpf59rdrmcas0

[@andrea.picard]

Gran bel lavoro. complimenti

[@TurntableGuy]

Grazie

[@appppproduction]

Thnx, your video was really helpfull for my cs 514 too.

[@МихаилСарыгин-п6ъ]

I was able to service my Dual CS415

[@bjorn462]

Thanks for this helpful video. I am working on a 530 and this helped me figure out how to replace the steuerpimpel and oil the motor and bearing. The automatic function is a nightmare though... it's stuck in a loop and won't turn off :/ I'm trying to figure out a way to just disable the auto functions, any ideas on a simple way to do that before I start tearing things out?

[@TurntableGuy]

Look for sticky grease on the auto mechanism and clean and re-lubricate it.

[@oldskool1979]

Good service. Why not check cartridge alignment as well ?

[@TurntableGuy]

That's the factory cartridge, so no need. I'll be doing a video on that separately.

[@Vinchenzo.]

Hello, my turntable stopped spinning while playing. It's not the belt... so motor or electronic problem. Do you have an idea for the repair? (I'm french...)

[@TurntableGuy]

Check capacitors on power supply

[@jogmas12]

I have a dual ulm but the cartridge cannot be changed with standard two screws cartridge only one screw. Anyway, I messed it up trying to fix it.

[@TurntableGuy]

You can buy an adapter for that headshell that accepts a standard 1/2" mount cartridge.

[@KarlUppianoKarlU]

I have a Dual 505-2 that about one time in ten, doesn't stop at the end of the record. Is there a tweak for that? Also, on some Dual forums, they say to use chainsaw bar oil in the main bearing. The oil is sticky, and will stay on the sides of the bearing, and help damp out rumble and noise. Thoughts?

[@TurntableGuy]

Watch my videos on the 505-2. The chainsaw oil is for Dual 10 & 12 series tables.

[@andymassacre]

When reassembling, there's a gap of space underneath each of the 3 main mounting screw washers and the metal base. The washers sit flat against the plastic pillars they screw into, but those aren't flush with the metal base, so they don't actually hold the base down. I can essentially jiggle the metal base up and down a bit since there's no contact between the washers and the metal base. Is this normal?

[@TurntableGuy]

Yes, there is a gap

[@briansmith9698]

Turntable Guy I have a sony oiled motor and mechanisms on it but when I press reject button does not stop keeps spinning what think could be my issue?

[@dbs5212]

Hey, I have a question about the pitch control. It looks like there is a glass where there should be a light bulb or strobe, but you use a external strobe light. Should there be a strobe inside the glass cutout? Thanks

[@TurntableGuy]

There should be one or two green LEDs in there to illuminate the strobe marks on the bottom of the platter, which then gets reflected onto the mirror.

[@danielkraft492]

hi My stop button keeps sticking and cannot get the turn table to spin, any ideas?

[@djdesign_]

Turntable Guy, my Dual CS 2110 plays fine but the Auto-Return and the Tonearm Lift aren't working, could you help me?

[@TurntableGuy]

Please view my video on the Dual steuerpimpel replacement and don't forget to subscribe! Thanks!

[@yusefmessallam]

Mine produces very faint output, with receiver volume on high it is very quiet, but the music can be heard

[@TurntableGuy]

Are you certain your turntable is plugged into a 'PHONO' input on your receiver? Your receiver needs a phono preamp in order to hear the sounds from the cartridge.

[@yusefmessallam]

@@TurntableGuy yes, I am. Thanks to your video, have disassembled the unit, and will solder new rca cable leads onto the main board, as originals had chipping plastic on the plug overmolding. Could a bad needle be the culprit of the weak sound? Suppose it could also be something wrong with the preamp circuit on receiver, but tried on another receiver same problem, so odds are its the record player.

[@ElectoneGuy]

@@yusefmessallam Could be a bad cartridge

[@yusefmessallam]

@@ElectoneGuy is that what holds the needle?

[@ElectoneGuy]

@@yusefmessallam correct

[@yusefmessallam]

How can i get you to service my dual CS 616Q?

[@jaynay4696]

www.audioservicemanuals.com/d/dual/dual-cs/7121-dual-cs-616-q-service-manual

[@arnoldtolker3505]

Relativ amateurhaft.

[@TurntableGuy]

Definitely assholish