Dual Primus Maximus Limited Edition Direct-Drive Turntable

One of only 100 handmade units ever produced, the Primus Maximus represents the pinnacle of Dual's engineering legacy — a reference-grade direct-drive turntable built entirely by hand in Germany, combining the finest materials and technologies from throughout the company's history.

Highlights

• Limited edition — only 100 units handmade to order
• Built entirely by hand in Germany
• Ortofon Quintet Bronze MC cartridge included
• 2.7kg solid aluminum platter machined from a single block
• Direct-drive motor engineered specifically for high-end audio
• Twin gimbal tonearm machined from solid aluminum
• Spring-loaded tracking force independent of gravity
• Real wood veneer plinth finish — each unit unique
• 10mm thick aluminum base plate
• Acrylic dustcover included

Plinth

• Aluminum and solid MDF construction
• Real wood veneer finish — individually crafted
• 10mm thick aluminum base plate for critical components
• Heavy top and base plates connected to minimize vibration

Platter

• 2.7kg solid aluminum machined from single block
• Blasted and eloxated surface finish
• Weight precisely matched to motor regulation
• Minimizes wow and flutter to absolute minimum

Tonearm

• Twin gimbal design machined from solid aluminum
• Precision pivot ball-bearings with hardened steel spikes
• Spring-loaded tracking force independent of gravity
• Engineered for tightest tolerances over long lifetime

Drive

• Direct-drive motor engineered and made in Germany
• Designed specifically for high-end audio application
• Emphasis on stability and precision — not DJ torque or quick start

Specifications

In the Box

• Dual Primus Maximus Turntable
• Ortofon Quintet Bronze MC cartridge
• Acrylic dustcover
• User manual