U-Turn Audio Orbit Special
Hi-fi turntables · 2023–present In production
$549 US reference price
Top standard model of U-Turn's gen-2 Orbit range, built in Massachusetts. Grooved acrylic platter, one-piece magnesium OA3 tonearm with internal anti-skate, electronic speed control and Ortofon 2M Red; an optional built-in Pluto 2 phono preamp is available at order.
Flagship of America's best-known direct-to-consumer turntable maker below the Theory.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | acrylic (grooved) |
| Tonearm | OA3 magnesium gimbal |
| Wow & flutter | 0.125% |
| Dimensions | 16.75 x 4.25 x 12.5 in |
| Finishes | black, white, red, blue, green, walnut, oak |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Years | 2023–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red · replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Red · around $97.
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| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| World Wide Stereo | hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | View at World Wide Stereo ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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