THORENS TD 145MKII vs. DUAL CS-5000

[fonon]

Two good turntables - THORENS TD 145MKII and DUAL CS-5000. Which is better? Opinion needed!
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[Dr. Ear]

I'm just repairing a friend's Dual CS5000. You cannot compare the build quality of both TT's. Rather flimsy plastic parts in the Dual (some of them broken), a lightweight platter and inferior bearing. Go for the Thorens.

 

[Dneprrider]

I'm just repairing a friend's Dual CS5000. You cannot compare the build quality of both TT's. Rather flimsy plastic parts in the Dual (some of them broken), a lightweight platter and inferior bearing. Go for the Thorens.

I have to agree about the CS5000 construction. I recently worked on a CS-5000 and I was suprised by the cheapness of the build construction. It is full of plastic parts and is nothing like the solid quality construction of Duals other models such as the 701, 1219, 505, 1019, 1009, etc. I sold my CS5000 and plan to keep my 701 for a long time.

 

[moinau]

I like Dual, I have a 704, excellent table also had a 1229 also excellent.
Never owned a 5000 so can't comment on them.
I have a Thorens 145 MKI, slightly different then the MKII, namely the arm and amrwand. The 145 MKII will accept high compliance cartridge (mm) and a few high output MC cartridges.
If you get the Thorens, you wont be disappointed, it's an excellent table, good quality tonearm, platter and overall mechanism.

 

[fonon]

Thank You for answer. The Dual-reference website characterizes CS-5000 as "Undoubtedly one of the best turntables ever made by Dual". I'm surprised that CS-5000 is low rated in your opinions.
Regards,
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[KentTeffeteller]

Thorens by miles. And on top of that the nice Thorens can be upgraded to even higher levels.