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U-Turn Audio Orbit Turntable, A Review
While I love what technology has achieved (and is achieving) in the world of high fidelity music, there’s something very primal about an all-analog audio system. Perhaps it’s a bit of nostalgia, or perhaps it’s the need to constantly babysit the whole setup from dust, static electricity, heat, warping, etc. that has a special allure. Regardless of motivation, I’ve been wanting a decent turntable setup w/o breaking the bank for a while.
Late last year I decided to look into turntable setups from the table itself down to the speakers, wires, connectors and everything in between. I actually spent an non-trivial amount of my scarce free time reading reviews, specs, emailing back and forth with manufacturers, etc. After that process I had narrowed my choices for the turntable to either a Pro-Ject Debut or U-Turn Orbit. The review that follows focuses on U-Turn Audio’s Orbit turntable.
Audition stack: U-Turn Orbit, U-Turn-provided RCA cable, Emotiva TA-100 Integrated Amp, Monoprice OFC hi-fi speaker cable spool, Monoprice gold-plated banana plugs, KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers, Focal Elegia headphones.
Unboxing: well-thought-out and functional. Nothing fancy, but doesn’t have to. No complaints.
Aesthetics: for someone who appreciates and seeks minimalist design, U-Turn hits the sweet spot. No LEDs, no…
