U-Turn Audio Orbit turntable setup

cjb5790 · May 2014

Hey guys,

Just curious if anyone has picked up one of these turntables and what your opinion of them is. Looking at upgrading and considering the Orbit with the Basic platter, Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge and the Q UP tonearm lifter.

Also, does anyone have any recommendations on a pre-amp and some powered bookshelf speakers?

Thanks in advance!

SVRDhand13 · May 2014

Mine is tentatively being delivered the week of June 16th (I ordered on May 8). I will leave a review here once I get it. I got the white one with the basic platter but upgraded to the Grado Black cartridge. I've never been so excited to get something in the mail before this. The wait is killing me!

cjb5790 · May 2014

I can imagine! The more I look at those things and build one, the closer I am to ordering one. I really, really need to replace my Crosley. I recently got in to vinyl and have invested a lot in wax so far, so now I want to get a turntable that's worthy of spinning it all. Looking forward to your review!

kramer73 · May 2014

cjb5790 said:
I can imagine! The more I look at those things and build one, the closer I am to ordering one. I really, really need to replace my Crosley. I recently got in to vinyl and have invested a lot in wax so far, so now I want to get a turntable that's worthy of spinning it all. Looking forward to your review!

Whatever you are doing right now, stop. Now order that turntable.

cjb5790 · May 2014

If that's the right turntable then I will. Don't want to invest a few hundred if it's not worth it or there's a better option.

cjb5790 · May 2014

Haven't spun anything in a couple weeks since I realized how terrible the Crosley is, need to get something soon. I hear the FYE over my way has a new vinyl section and carries some turntables, I've heard solid things about the Audio Technica's...

tempo_n_groove · May 2014

http://www.analogplanet.com/content/u-turn’s-remarkable-179-orbit-turntable-crosley-killer

http://www.analogplanet.com/content/u-turn’s-remarkable-179-orbit-turntable-crosley-killer

Great article.

tempo_n_groove · May 2014

The link isn't working but it's a great article about the Orbit. Look for it if u can.

TinAnt · May 2014

There have been many problems with the Uturn Orbits, they just get glazed over by rabid enthusiasts and Kickstarter backers. I'd be careful in ordering one, especially when you can get a used unit for much cheaper and get a unit of higher quality. They also lack features that should be standard on a turntable in that price range.

PJ_Soul · May 2014

Re the bookshelf speakers - I got Klipsch bookshelf B-20 speakers last year and they are fantastic. $350 for the pair.

PH20 · May 2014

I think I would be more likely to buy an entry level Pro-Ject or Rega vs. that Uturn table.

cjb5790 · May 2014

My budget is only a couple to a few hundred. What are thoughts on Audio Technica?

cjb5790 · May 2014

TinAnt said:
There have been many problems with the Uturn Orbits, they just get glazed over by rabid enthusiasts and Kickstarter backers. I'd be careful in ordering one, especially when you can get a used unit for much cheaper and get a unit of higher quality. They also lack features that should be standard on a turntable in that price range.

What are some of the issues, and what features should be standard at that price range?

Amongst the Ani · May 2014

This does a pretty good job for the Audio Technica over the Orbit: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-turntable/

PH20 · May 2014

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7622-pro-ject-debut-iii-matte-black-turntable.aspx?gclid=CjgKEAjwzIucBRDzjIz9qMOB3TASJABBIwL1jGTXlrSDXtWJlOfKq90T6nBPJoDrzOYXcIl8rrxnG_D_BwE

SVRDhand13 · May 2014

My Orbit scheduled delivery just got pushed back two weeks. They did not even send me a courtesy email. I just happened to check on their website. Not happy right now!

PJ_Soul · May 2014

SVRDhand13 said:
My Orbit scheduled delivery just got pushed back two weeks. They did not even send me a courtesy email. I just happened to check on their website. Not happy right now!

>:P That would piss me off too.

SVRDhand13 · May 2014

PJ_Soul said:

SVRDhand13 said:
My Orbit scheduled delivery just got pushed back two weeks. They did not even send me a courtesy email. I just happened to check on their website. Not happy right now!

>:P That would piss me off too.

The original estimated delivery (June 16) was 5 weeks after my order
I ordered 3 weeks ago (May 8)
Now the estimated delivery was extended an additional two weeks (June 30)

I can't help but feel it will be pushed back at least one more time

marjen · June 2014

Hey guys,

I just got my Orbit turntable this week. I ordered back in early April, it got pushed back about 3 weeks longer than it was supposed to be but they sent me an email last week explaining and also offering me a $15 coupon good with no minimum for any future purchase.

This is my first turntable. I started collecting a couple PJ records and had nothing to play them on. They I started ordering some limited edition colored vinyl just because they looked cool

So I needed a setup. I had followed the Orbit kickstarter but did not participate. Early reviews have been very positive so I decided to give one a try.

The unit is really cool looking and well built. I ordered the blue base model with a slightly upgraded cartridge. I purchase a Bellari VP129 pre-amp/headphone amp to go with it and I am using a set of brainwavz headphones.

So far I am very happy. I dont really have a point of reference as far as record players go, but it sounds great and seems well built. Worth the wait.

SVRDhand13 · July 2014

SVRDhand13 said:

PJ_Soul said:

SVRDhand13 said:
My Orbit scheduled delivery just got pushed back two weeks. They did not even send me a courtesy email. I just happened to check on their website. Not happy right now!

>:P That would piss me off too.
The original estimated delivery (June 16) was 5 weeks after my order
I ordered 3 weeks ago (May 8)
Now the estimated delivery was extended an additional two weeks (June 30)

I can't help but feel it will be pushed back at least one more time

FAQ of website still says my turntable is expected to ship the week of June 30th

Its the end of the week after that and still no shipping

If I get it next week, it would come 9 weeks after placing my order and a full month after the initial date I was told

SVRDhand13 · July 2014

SVRDhand13 said:

SVRDhand13 said:

PJ_Soul said:

SVRDhand13 said:
My Orbit scheduled delivery just got pushed back two weeks. They did not even send me a courtesy email. I just happened to check on their website. Not happy right now!

>:P That would piss me off too.
The original estimated delivery (June 16) was 5 weeks after my order
I ordered 3 weeks ago (May 8)
Now the estimated delivery was extended an additional two weeks (June 30)

I can't help but feel it will be pushed back at least one more time
FAQ of website still says my turntable is expected to ship the week of June 30th

Its the end of the week after that and still no shipping

If I get it next week, it would come 9 weeks after placing my order and a full month after the initial date I was told

Finally got my orbit yesterday, July 21. And it doesnt work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am beyond furious at this point. I guess I will have to ship the turntable back to them and have it replaced or fixed, which is going to take a long time. Best case scenario is I get a working turntable three months after my order, and right before I will have visitors at my house for a week and therefore will be unable to use it. This has turned into such an annoying hassle.

U-Turn Audio Orbit turntable setup

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