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Open Box / B-Stock Notes
exterior grade: 9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear
item cosmetic note: n/a
item function: ✔️ tested
item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale
LAB POINTS
quality listening turntable, made in Woburn, Massachusetts
note: these units are previous generation design, not the current design
now with built-in Pluto phono preamp, connect directly to powered speakers or amplifier
easy to setup and operate
upgrades include acrylic platter and Ortofon OM5e Cartridge
manual belt-drive motor plays 33 / 45 rpm speeds
precision tonearm with adjustable counterweight
dust cover included
"High-performance tables can be prohibitively expensive, and budget tables too often sacrifice quality for unnecessary features. So we set out to build a turntable that outperforms its price tag... By redesigning classic audiophile components and leaving out nonessentials, we created a simple, all-analog table that provides warm and detailed sound. Easy to setup and use, the Orbit delivers a pure vinyl experience. "
LAB REVIEW
The turntable market was sorely in need of inexpensive, yet crafted turntable alternative. Woburn, Massachusetts' U-Turn Audio launched their Orbit line of turntables after a successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2013. They delivered on their production promise with a true alternative to mass-produced plastic turntables and pricey imported audiophile turntables. With an attention to detail and manufacturing, U-Turn Audio has designed a simplified, high performance turntable at an affordable price.
This particular configuration features an acrylic platter upgrade (tightens bass, increases speed consistency and detail), built-in Pluto phono preamp (switchable on/off) to connect your Orbit directly to powered speakers or an amplifier, and the Ortofon OM5e cartridge, a longtime staple for entry-level audiophiles.
KEY FEATURES
MDF body
built-in phono preamp
decoupled motor
AC synchronous motor
5" w x 17" h x 13" d / 127 x 432 x 330mm
12.5 lbs / 5.7 kg
COMES WITH
dust cover
felt mat
removable RCA cables
Generating expert take…
U-Turn Audio is an independent American brand founded in 2012 by Bob, Ben, and Pete, who launched the company through a Kickstarter campaign to build an affordable but serious vinyl player. The business is based in Woburn, Massachusetts, and its origin story is firmly rooted in the modern boutique turntable revival rather than in legacy hi-fi manufacturing.
The brand is best known for turntables, especially the Orbit line, which can be configured with different cartridges, platters, speed control, and phono-stage options. U-Turn also sells speakers and preamps, but its identity is overwhelmingly centered on analog playback rather than a broad catalog of amplifiers, DACs, headphones, or cables.
In the market, U-Turn sits in the affordable to upper-entry segment: better than mass-market plastic decks, but not positioned as high-end luxury or vintage-collector gear. Its appeal is strong among vinyl buyers who want clean design, American assembly, and a straightforward path into better sound without paying audiophile-premium prices.
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