U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus vs Victrola Hi-Res Onyx
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus · Victrola Hi-Res Onyx.
| Specification | U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus |
Victrola Hi-Res Onyx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | Highlighted difference. $250 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2013–present | 2023–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Ortofon OM5E | Audio-Technica AT-VM95E |
| Phono stage | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Platter | acrylic | aluminium |
| Tonearm | OA3 gimbal | straight, adjustable |
| Wow & flutter | <0.125% | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
On price alone the Victrola Hi-Res Onyx costs less, coming in $149 (about 60%) below the U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus.
Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.
The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx has a built-in phono stage and Bluetooth streaming. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.
Bottom line: the Victrola Hi-Res Onyx has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $149 gap.
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus…
Retailer searches
3 US retailers stock U-Turn Audio — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | Search at Amazon ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| World Wide Stereo | hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | Search at World Wide Stereo ↗ |
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for Victrola Hi-Res Onyx…
Retailer searches
9 US retailers stock Victrola — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adorama | electronics chain | Free shipping on most orders over $49 in the contiguous US. | Search at Adorama ↗ |
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | Search at Amazon ↗ |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | Search at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Best Buy | electronics chain | Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. | Search at Best Buy ↗ |
| Crutchfield | electronics chain | Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. | Search at Crutchfield ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| Target | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ or with Target Circle Card; same-day pickup at stores. | Search at Target ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | Search at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | Search at Walmart ↗ |