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U-Turn Orbit Special

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description U-Turn Orbit Special Overview

The U-Turn Orbit Special is an American belt-drive turntable manufactured by U-Turn Audio in Woburn, Massachusetts. It is designed for home listening and features a precision unipivot tonearm engineered for the brand's mass-market turntable line. The Orbit Special uses an acrylic platter and offers customizable finish options, distinguishing it from the entry-level Orbit Basic within U-Turn's product range.

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Where is the U-Turn Orbit Special turntable manufactured?

The U-Turn Orbit Special is an American belt-drive turntable that is hand-built in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company takes pride in sourcing most of its components from within the United States.

What is the difference between the U-Turn Orbit Basic and the Orbit Special?

The Orbit Special upgrades the Basic model by offering a precision tonearm and a visually striking, customizable acrylic platter. The Special is designed to provide audiophiles with better tracking and resonance control right out of the box.

Does the U-Turn Orbit Special come with a pre-installed cartridge?

Yes, the turntable can be ordered with a factory-installed cartridge, with the Audio-Technica AT-3600L being the standard baseline option. Buyers can also pay extra to upgrade to an Ortofon OM5E or a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge.

Does the U-Turn Orbit Special have a built-in preamp?

By default, the turntable operates passively and requires an external phono preamp to connect to standard audio receivers. However, buyers can opt to have the Pluto phono preamp built directly into the chassis during the checkout process.

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