Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?

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mix4fix

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Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?
« on: 24 Jul 2014, 06:42 pm »
Thoughts???

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Re: Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?
« Reply #1 on: 24 Jul 2014, 10:05 pm »
My thoughts are that it's a good question.  I'm intrigued by this super cheap table that checks all the boxes for high end product at a below bargain basement pricing.  Does it sound as good as it looks?  Did you see any listing for anybody displaying one at the show?  Prolly not.

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Re: Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?
« Reply #2 on: 28 Jul 2014, 12:25 am »
A friend got one in the Kickstarter start up.  Blue with the upgraded platter.  It looks pretty good.  Sound is ok, probably limited by the Ortophon 5se cart.  I checked the factory tracking and it was right at 1.85g.   No cuing lever, which stinketh.  Felt mat.  No antiskate.  Comes with dustcover.

Guy 13

Re: Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?
« Reply #3 on: 28 Jul 2014, 03:09 am »
Hi all.
In the middle of all my nightmare with my Rega P3/RB301
I thought of buying a beautiful white one,
but I am almost sure it's won't match the sound of my P3,
when of course, I have fixed all the little/big problems with my P3/RB301.
The other problem with the U Turn Ortbit is that the only available motor is a 120V. 60Hz.
120V is no problem, but the 60Hz running at 50Hz is a problem.
I addition the arm look a little flimsy/cheap, but a white turntable. WOW  :thumb:
I think it's a good deal for entry or re-entry level audiophile.

Guy 13


 

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Re: Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?
« Reply #4 on: 31 Jul 2014, 03:09 pm »
http://store.uturnaudio.com/pages/build-your-own-orbit

I was playing with the "build your own" options.

What would you guys do?

Grado cartridge?
Acrylic platter?
Etc?

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Re: Anybody using the U-Turn turntable?
« Reply #5 on: 31 Jul 2014, 06:28 pm »
Mine was $339, acrylic platter, AT95 cart, tonearm lift, not sure if black or white would look best.  Still, I think that's cheaper than the lowest priced Pro-ject or Music Hall.  And you're getting an acrylic platter with a decent cartridge included.  I would have upgraded to a Grado but I have a zillion of them already.  All in all a pretty good deal considering that fitted like this I would assume a little better than just okay sound.