Orbit Basic
Turntables

Basic

Orbit

Released Feb 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Feb 23, 2026

The Orbit Basic scores 84/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from Techhive, Tapeop, and Cnet.

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84

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Cons

  • Belt-drive requires manual speed adjustment(2)

3 Expert Reviews

87
May 2, 2023

U-Turn takes its excellent turntable design skills, upgrades the materials and electronics, and builds a record player that can stand with the best in this price range.

85
Sep 1, 2017

The U-Turn Orbit Plus proves you don't need to break the bank to own a quality turntable, offering unprecedented value in the hi-fi market.

80
Feb 29, 2016

The U-Turn Orbit Basic turntable manages to keep costs low while streamlining the set-up and offering shoppers a lot of options to customize the color and build.