This is their highest cost machine and it set me back $660USD (ouch), but I was enticed by that true hardwood plinth made from Pennsylvania Walnut. Im considering buying a U-Turn Orbit turntable, any advice. I noticed a much better response curve and my music sounding much better after I replaced my $12 Pyle preamp with a Little Bear Tube Phono Preamp. Specifically, cartridges. Technics SL-Q3 Direct Drive turntable, found without cartridge or headshell at Goodwill: $10, Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT120EB - $100 new, but the cart I started out with was the AT311EP which is a perfectly good beginner cartridge for $15-30. by Sjoerd. The Orbit sounds better, and looks WAAAAY better. If your post is removed you can still add a 300+ character comment with the description and it will be approved automatically. We install the cartridge and balance the tonearm, so youâll be spinning within minutes. Great vinyl playback shouldn't be a hassle. Great vinyl ⦠Check local shops and craiglist postings. Saying they're even in the same class is an insult to the orbit, which has many features that the lp60 lacks, better support (uturns support is beyond exceptional), isn't made entirely of plastic and will sound a hell of a lot better. I don't think its absolutely necessary, but the cool thing about the orbit is you can have a $180 (+ shipping) basic turntable, then purchase the upgrades later for a $310 (+ shipping) improved turntable. Cue arms are a necessity imo else you risk damage. Each Orbit does ship with the cartridge already installed and tracking force perfectly calibrated, which is great for beginners. This was sort of shocking and seemed to contradict everything I've read about the player: that it was a no frills good value player that sounded pretty reasonably decent. This ⦠If you get more money and upgrade in the future a good preamp can make a pretty big difference in how a table sounds. U-Turn also convinced me to add their built-in preamp for the review. Ive never had my U-Turn skip once, even with 200 gram vinyl. A list of album titles is not an adequate description. some people claim that an acrylic platter will have a lower noise floor and what not (due to it's extra mass). There are many ⦠This is where the Orbit leaves the competition in the dust. I would highly recommend it as a starting table. U-Turn Orbit, $179, available at U-Turn This article was originally published on 11/2/2016. (self.vinyl). One of the newest pieces of technology available on the Orbit Special is U-Turnâs second-generation tonearm. It would be hard for me to go back, though ill probably hang on to the U Turn for a secondary set up down the line and see how it sounds w/ different speakers and all that. U-Turn Audioâs Orbit is, by far, the best bang for your buck weâve seen in a turntable By Caleb Denison August 1, 2015 Vinyl records are back in a big way. (2) Photo and image posts as well as gifs and short videos must also include a 300+ character description, story, or review of their content. But you need the cue lever. Good choice. Despite a pretty simple design, the Orbit Plus as u⦠The other upgrades are optional in my opinion. You can go with the basic and always upgrade it later (as you can with everything on the U-Turn). The Orbit ⦠Really the only options for NEW turntables is AT LP60 < AT LP120 < U-turn Orbit < Pro ject Essential/Carbon. /r/vinylreleases - Releases and Preorders. EDIT: Also, the Orbit is made in USA. I also upgraded the cart to Ortofon 5E which is super tight. (4) Posts specifically intending to buy, sell, or trade vinyl or stereo equipment are not permitted. U-Turn Audio Free Shipping Discounts. Be sure to use the search bar to browse for your answer - you just may find what you're looking for! Im considering buying a U-Turn Orbit turntable, any advice? [â][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Should I wait a little bit longer and save up for the better player, or will this get me what I need? use the following search parameters to narrow your results: (1) Questions regarding setups, equipment advice, or personal inquiries that primarily benefit the individual over the broader subreddit community should be submitted in the stickied Weekly Questions thread, also accessible from the Submit a New Question button above. Trusting your hands to correctly put and remove the tonearm on your record it hard work, and you may damage either the stylus or the record itself. The brand currently features just 3 models: the U-Turn Orbit, Orbit Plus and Orbit special. The cue lever is absolutely necessary. Why we picked the U-Turn Orbit Plus: U-Turnâs Orbit Plus is among the best-sounding and most beautiful turntables you can buy for under $500, and thatâs largely because of its simplicity. [â]baltz34[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). So what should I do? While the performance did seem a bit better, I can still detect some pitch issues which are very much amplified when a record is pressed off center even in the slightest bit. One can only imagine why the principles chose the name U-turn⦠/r/CollectionHauls - Records, Comics, and Memorabilia. However, we were able to get it to skip via a table bump equivalent to a clumsy stumble. One of the most important parts of any turntable is the platter bearing. But thatâs not all there is to it. U-Turn makes a special version of the Orbit with a pre-amp built-in, called â The Orbit ⦠I called a local shop to ask if they carried U-Turn and the guy immediately started shitting all over the player, saying they got their parts in China, their motor was noisy, that even the $120 Audio Technicas were better, etc. Highly recommended entry-level player. Every advice will be appreciated. The belt fits perfectly around the acrylic platter and has never slipped on me. And you have an option of getting this turntable with a built-in phono ⦠I wonder if they might have had trouble with the first batches since ive read many comments saying it worked fine for them.. Also, i live in Canada, and i wonder if shipping is risky as it could damage the thing.. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. So, I bought a U-Turn Orbit from my local record shop on Black Friday. thanks for the advice. Have questions? Rendered by PID 18478 on r2-app-01596a917c77251a7 at 2020-12-23 23:41:07.014009+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: US. U-Turn Audio is a company with a simple goal: to offer a functional and beautiful turntable at a reasonable price. Fluance RT-81 vs u-turn orbit plus Post by Vinylfreak86 » 29 Nov 2017 11:07 On the Orbit you can choose which cartridge you want factory fitted, but later you cannot upgrade it by yourself. Album/Equipment Reviews - a collection of sub-generated discussion posts centered around a specific piece of equipment or album pressing. This allows the Orbit's RCA outputs to feed any line-level consumer audio device with standard unbalanced inputs. It withstood even a fairly strong hip check to its table without skipping. With some high quality, component upgrades a nice improvement to the regular U-turn Orbit. Having read positive stories about U-Turn, and in particular their customer service, I decided to get a Walnut Orbit Custom with onboard pluto preamp and Ortofon 2m blue cartridge. Hope that helps. IMO, the Orbit is probably the best option at the $300-ish price point. These three models should cover an audience from a vinyl beginner to an expert. /r/Turntablists - Scratch, Juggle, and Flair. $475 - Rega Planar 1 - Turntable Lab. Using your Orbit is simple - just turn it on and lower the tonearm. The OM5e is a great upgrade, specifically for this table, since there's a very clear upgrade path for styli and you won't have to recalibrate the tonearm. What gave you that impression? Thanks so much ! [â]baltz34[S] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child), i must admit im really sold to the looks of it.. otherwise id definitely go for a second hand machine, but since its become a trend the prices went up and instead of being 15$ they're all around 75-90... so i prefer a new and nice looking one (i must mention that this is the very opposit of what i usually do, but i believe you can be selfish every once in a while), [â]soundandlightTechnics 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). The U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus also prevented skipping in our test quite well, falling just behind the Fluance RT81 with a score of 7 out of 10. I was wondering if people have experience with the U-Turn Orbit Turntable. Using your Orbit is simple - just turn it on and lower the tonearm. Im a starter and Ive been looking at a few reviews, and from what ive read, I could also go for an audio-technica at-lp60 which is probably a little better quality, but the looks of the orbit really makes the difference for me (considering the sound wont be a whole lot different). Hi all, I started doing research online for an entry level record player and my heart sank a little bit when I discovered I'd probably be paying $400 for even an entry level turntable, until I ran across the U-Turn basic, which seemed to be the perfect turntable for me to finally play the brand new Zao vinyls I've never spun. Harassment Policy: It is inevitable that users will appear from all walks and times in life, causing us to have disagreements. Also a comparison to the Grado Black1. $459 - U-Turn Orbit Special - U-Turn's webstore (!) U-Turn Orbit Special Review- High-End at an Affordable Price. This means I have limited use with it, probably 8-10 hours or so between multiple plays of 4 different records. Also the U-Turn is leagues better than the lp60. U-Turn Orbit Basic Great sound, limited features. Its nice to have though as you are able to minimize potential damage to your records, however its not required. They put on one of their re-engineered spindles and a new belt and told me that it passed all of their wow/flutter and other pre-shipping specifications. I don't know too much about it, but it's definitely much, much better than the LP60. (I still don't have one). The Orbit sounds better, and looks WAAAAY better. The U-Turn Orbit has been the primary turntable in my main listening system for the last 3 years. The sound is good too, especially for the money spent on a new table. I was wondering if people have experience with the U-Turn Orbit Turntable. We posted our review of the U-Turn Orbit ⦠/r/uncommongrailz - Not Your Average Grailz. Well well well i hadn't realized that the exchange rate for the canadian dollar was at 1.33 right now.. with the 55$ shipping before that, ill wait and see if i can get it somewhere in canada sometime :(, [â]goldswimmerbU-Turn 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (0 children). Please report harassment as such so that we can investigate. Cartridges can make one of the biggest differences in how a table sounds. I love Safe As Milk. Sounds great and looks great! [â]creamcolouredDogAudio Technica 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). /r/cd_collectors - CDs Are Also Pretty Neat! Get your Orbit Plus Turntable here The highlight of this model with model number, âR160WTAOR5â is its in-built Pluto preamp which allows it to connect directly to powered amplifiers or speakers. I've handled most of the contenders in this range and the U-turn felt the most robust and well-built. I would say AT-LP60 is NOT better quality than the Orbit. Ive had it fall off due to my incompetence but its able to be put back on the platter in about 5 minutes. A type of music I donât see around here much â My American Primitive Collection, Picked these 1966 albums up. Useful Links, Guides, and Threads - for new users and veterans alike, this is a community generated collection of our favorite resources pertaining to collecting, buying, selling, and anything relating to records. That being said I'll try my best to answer you with my experience and the record shop guy's responses. You can relax knowing your turntable comes with a 3-year warranty and ⦠Please ask for help by using the Submit a New Question button above. Yes, MDF isn't a proper material but i think once powder coated it probably reacts a lot like acrylic... so, is it really just for the look? 1) The acrylic platter - Mine came with the acrylic platter (for the upgraded price) and I think its worth it. Wait, I have an obsession with Christmas music? Gain access to U-Turn Audio discounts and yet ⦠I was a U Turn kickstarter backer and ended up getting the Orbit Plus. /r/vinylcollectors - Buy, Sell, and Trade. [â]EdBennerU-Turn 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children), [â]soundandlightTechnics 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (2 children). $499 - Music Hall MMF 2.3 - Turntable Lab. So now I'm doubting my purchase, but I just can't seem to find many online opinions that share this guy's low opinion. The model that we are going to review is the U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus. You can get it repaired if it's broken - which it may well be - but repairing them yourself is surprisingly cheap and easy, and it's a skill worth knowing if you're going down the analog road. One thing we need to bring up in our U-Turn Orbit review is how elegant-looking it is. As for sound, I don't have much of a reference besides the in store LP60. Im a starter and Ive been looking at a few reviews, and from what ive read, I could also go for an audio-technica at-lp60 which is probably a little better quality, but the looks of the orbit really makes the difference for me (considering the sound wont be a whole lot different). I don't even need to change speeds, all my stuff is 33.33. Investors in U-Turn’s Kickstarter-funded Orbit turntable get more than their money’s worth in this remarkably well-designed record player manufactured in Woburn, Massachusetts. Did you buy it a long time ago? Posts without adequate description will be removed automatically. Join in on the reviews to share your input or to suggest our next review. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 18478 on r2-app-01596a917c77251a7 at 2020-12-23 23:41:07.014009+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: US. Just turn it on and lower the arm. We install the cartridge and balance the tonearm, so you’ll be spinning within minutes. That said, craigslist would be a ⦠Mine has the cue arm which is super helpful and minimizes damage to records. [â]thewhiteSPOTU-Turn 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children). Having read positive stories about U-Turn, and in particular their customer service, I decided to get a Walnut Orbit Custom with onboard pluto preamp and Ortofon 2m blue cartridge. For example after upgrading my U-Turn to the grado blue from the stock AT91B the soundstage improved greatly and so did frequency response. The best discount available right at the moment is 25% off from "Meet the Orbit Starting at $179 at U-Turn Audio". $499 - Pro-Ject RPM1 Carbon - Turntable Lab. Very Common. Thereâs a queuing lever and itâs also belt driven. I'm just tired of looking at my vinyls instead of playing them. Combo Pack. The only accessory worth recommending is the Cork mat. I am running it through a second had receiver and passive thrift store speakers, I have no complaints! Talk me out of (or into) buying a U-Turn Orbit Basic. After proper setup the under $500 combination is amazing. Can yall help me with these points please? I'd say just ho with the basic cart until you have the money or feel the need to upgrade. There's no denying the U-Turn Orbit Plus looked striking with its red plinth and acrylic platter. Enjoying your music should be easy and worry-free. /r/randomactsofvinyl - It's Worth a Shot!? /r/audiophile - Quality Audio Reproduction. In fact, nearly 90% of the parts in their Orbit turntable come from local suppliers. Also a comparison to the Grado Black1. As the other's said, get the cue arm, leave everything else stock. I'm not sure I'll ever buy new again unless I go for something really high end. This manual belt drive turntable features a configuration that is an extension of a base model. I hear you, that's what made me spring for it too. The U-Turn Orbit Special comes with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge (a great cartridge). Receiver: Yamaha CR-620 - $30, $15 for replacement capacitors for it. [â]maradonutsPro-Ject 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child). Connect to your favorite components. The design is top notch. Hope that helps. Please visit /r/vinylcollectors in order to sell, trade, and seek albums. 5) I don't have the mat, and i don't know if I will. The minimalist design looks awesome, I couldn't be more happy. It withstood even a fairly strong hip check to its ⦠Drive: Belt Drive; Automatic or Manual: Manual; RPM Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 The U-Turn Orbit Basic offers good sound quality at an affordable price, but it lacks some of the features that make a turntable easier to use. If you have read more reviews on our website you might know that we are a bit of a fan of the U-Turn turntable brand. 1) The acrylic platter. Post get removed? Total cost, not including the speakers which I already had: ~$85. My first vinyl setup. Every Orbit is ready to play out of the box. U-Turnâs Orbit Plus is a true audiophile turntable with a striking design and the distinction of being made in the USA. 4) use what you have, save money for extra records. [â]baltz34[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). 2) The cartridge, from what ive read i think ill stick with the basic one. However, harassment against other users of any kind is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. The main thing I noticed after initial listens was some inconsistency in the speed (sustained notes had noticeable fluctuation in pitch). /r/PunkRecords - Anarchy in the Record Store! (3) No meme or rage comic image posts. Through some homework, the U-Turn Orbit plus was a pretty clear pick. The Pro-ject is arguably better, but doesn't allow you to upgrade as you go like the Orbit. 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