Primus Maximus

Quality Made in Germany

Primus Maximus

Exclusive record player with historical flair

The Primus Maximus, an exclusive limited edition special model, defines the reference class. It is only available to pre-order and is handcrafted.

As a technology carrier, it builds on the highlights of Dual's history and develops them further in the 21st century, while retaining classic features such as precision, twin gimbal tonearms and direct drive.

The result is a musically inspiring record player. Don't just enjoy the sound, celebrate the silence with the Primus Maximus. Get your exclusive copy now!

Details:

Plinth:

Aluminium / Solid MDF

The plinth is finished with real wood veneers, each unique unit is created individually. The critical components, such as motor, platter and arm are fixed to a 10mm thick aluminium base plate. The heavy top and base plates are connected to minimise vibration.

Platter:

Solid Aluminium

The heavy platter, weighing 2.7kg, is machined from a solid block of aluminium and refined with an anodised surface finish. The platter weight is exactly matched to the motor regulation in order to reduce wow and flutter to an absolute minimum.

Tonearm:

Twin Gimbal Design / Spring loaded tracking force

The tonearm base and both gimbal elements are machined from solid aluminium. Precision pivot ball-bearings are used in conjunction with hardened steel spikes to ensure tightest tolerances within the tonearm assembly over a long lifetime. The tracking force is independent of gravity and adjusted with a torsion spring.

Drive:

Direct-drive

The drive unit is engineered and made in Germany. Its regulation is specifically designed for high-end audio application, placing emphasis on stability and smooth running, without quick start up times or high torque.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Drive:

Drive:
Direct-drive Referenz
Speed settings:
33/45/78
Wow & Flutter:
< ±0,04 % (DIN rated)

Platter:

Material:
Solid Aluminum
Mat:
Rubber 4,5 mm
Bearing:
Hardened steel spindle sintered metallhousing
Diameter:
304 mm
Weight (incl. Mat):
2800 g

Tonearm:

Auto-Start/-Stop-Function:
Bearing:
4 x Pivot ball-bearing / twin gimbal mounting
Effective length:
221 mm
Offset Angle:
24°
Overhang:
18,5 mm
Type:
dynamically balanced with damping
Stylus Pressure Range:
0 g to 3 g
Cartridge Weight Range:
5 g to 12 g
Factory installed pick up:
Ortofon Quintet Bronze

Plinth:

Material:
Solid MDF machined solid Alu baseplate
Surface finish:
Individual wood veneers personally selected
Feet:
Alu Ø 60 mm / Elastomer Height adjustable
Connection:
5 pin Tonearmconnector on RCA cable
Connection to Phono Input:
Connection to Line Input:
Digital Output:
Dimension, closed dustcover:
450 x 370 x 155 mm
Dimension, open dustcover:
D: 418 mm / H: 405 mm
Weight:
15 kg
Power plug AC / DC:
External power supply

Downloads:

Manuals:
Brochures:
Tests:
"ONE REACHES THE GREATES INTENSITY WHEN ONE CAN DO NO MORE AND CERTAINLY CAN DO NO LESS."
ERNST REINHARDT
PRIMUS MAXIMUS
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