U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp) review: specs and price
U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
Why is U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp) better than the average?
- Wow and flutter?
0.13%vs0.15% - Height?
107.95 mmvs130.07 mm - Thickness?
317.5 mmvs344.59 mm - Weight?
5.6kgvs6.17kg - Volume?
14581.93 cm³vs19476.21 cm³
User reviews
Design
Platter material
Acrylic
The material that the platter is made from.
Tonearm material
Aluminum
The material of the tonearm.
Tonearm shape
Straight
The shape of the tonearm.
width
425.45 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height
107.95 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
thickness
317.5 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
weight
5.6kg
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume
14581.93 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
Specifications
Wow and flutter
0.13%
Wow and flutter refers to the accuracy of the motor. Less accurate motors will fluctuate more (spinning faster or slower), resulting in audible changes to the pitch of the record as it plays.
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) refers to the amount of background noise that you can hear when playing a record. A record player with a higher SNR can produce cleaner, more accurate audio.
has a USB output
✖U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
A USB output allows you to connect to digital devices such as a PC. It’s useful if you wish to digitize your records.
Has Bluetooth
✖U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Record speeds
33 1/3, 45
The speeds that the record player is capable of playing.
Cartridge
Cartridge type
Moving magnet (MM)
The type of cartridge that comes with the record player. There are two types: moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC).
Channel separation
22 dB
A higher channel separation means that the cartridge is more accurate in reproducing the stereo field of the record.
The lowest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20 Hz. Lower frequencies may provide additional audio detail.
Cartridge frequency (high)
20000 Hz
The highest frequency of the cartridge, which is usually 20,000 Hz. Higher frequencies may provide additional audio detail.
Features
has a built-in preamp
✔U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
The audio signal produced by the cartridge is very weak and needs to be amplified so it is loud enough to be played from the speakers. A built-in preamp allows you to directly connect to your speakers, without needing to have a separate preamp.
Drive type
Belt drive
The two drive types for record players are direct drive and belt drive. Although it’s a matter of personal preference, direct drive is generally preferred by DJs and belt drive is often preferred by audiophiles.
has anti-skating
✔U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
Skating is where the tonearm is pulled towards the center of the platter while playing a record, which can distort the audio and also cause skipping/damage to the record. The anti-skating feature applies a counter-force that reduces or eliminates skating.
has auto-start
✖U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
This feature allows you to start playing the record with the press of a button, which will automatically place the tonearm onto the record and start playing.
has auto-stop
✖U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
When the end of the record is reached, the record player will automatically stop the motor.
has auto-return
✖U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
When the end of the record is reached, the tonearm will automatically return.
45 adapter included
✖U-Turn Audio Orbit Special (with preamp)
The record player comes with a 45 adapter. This allows you to play 45 rpm records without purchasing a separate adapter.
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