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Spindle and bearing recently replaced with new parts from U-turn. Grado Green cartridge has seen some plays but still sounding good. Dust cover has some scuffs but otherwise in great condition. Looks and sounds great.
This is a late-2010s Orbit Special Gen 1 package, and the timing matters a bit because it’s an older generation rather than the current Orbit lineup, but that also means you’re judging a proven design rather than paying for the newest trim. At US$300, it’s clearly above the US$262 75th percentile from your recent comps, so this is an ambitious ask rather than a fair-market buy.
That said, the appeal is real: the Orbit Special is a well-liked belt-drive table for easy setup, solid speed stability, and a clean, lively presentation, and the included Pluto phono stage adds genuine system value if it’s the original matched bundle. If it’s tidy and fully working, the package is still attractive for someone wanting a simple plug-and-play starter rig with good resale appeal. I’d just want confirmation that the belt, platter bearing, cueing, and Pluto preamp are all healthy, since at this price the extras should be part of the value, not a reason to overlook wear.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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