- Solid hardwood plinth in your choice of flatcut maple or rift walnut.
- Features the award-winning Ortofon 2M Red cartridge which delivers open and dynamic sound without coloring your music.
- Includes cue lever for easy tonearm operation.
- Acrylic platter provides improved speed consistency and clearer more detailed playback. External belt drive eliminates motor noise and ensures speed consistency (33/45 RPM).
- Precision OA2 gimbal tonearm for accurate tracking and low distortion. Features internal anti-skate and adjustable counterweight.
Product Description
The Orbit Special pairs high performance features with elegant hardwood bases. Our solid hardwood plinths are constructed out of sustainably sourced US flatcut maple and rift walnut. No veneers here! The Orbit Special also features the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, which delivers an open and dynamic sound without coloring your music. It also includes a cue lever for easy tonearm operation.
Assembled by hand in Woburn, Massachusetts
Our expert technicians assemble and test every turntable by hand. Keeping assembly in house and working with local suppliers allows us to consistently deliver a high level of quality.
A Well-Engineered Tonearm
Our OA2 gimbal arm uses precision bearings to achieve frictionless movement. This allows the stylus to move freely as it tracks, eliminating distortion and capturing more detail. A cue lever provides easy tonearm operation.
Features
Ortofon 2M Red CartridgeThe 2M Red is a versatile cartridge that has earned an excellent reputation among reviewers and everyday listeners. The 2M Red provides open and dynamic sound, and its split pole pin design results in less coloration. | Low-Resonance Acrylic PlatterOur acrylic platter delivers excellent speed consistency and improved acoustics thanks to its density and low-resonance properties. The result: more lifelike tonality and punchier base. The platter is 5/8” thick, weighs in at three pounds, and features a lathe-turned edge. | Two-Speed Belt Drive SystemThe Orbit Special features an external two-speed (33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM) belt drive. This separates the low-noise motor from the rest of the turntable to ensure that no vibration reaches the platter. Changing speeds takes just seconds with the external belt. |
| Available Finish / Colors | Green, Black, Blue, White, and Red | Green, Black, Blue, White, and Red | Solid Maple or Solid Walnut | Solid Maple or Solid Walnut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | Ortofon OM5E | Ortofon OM5E | Ortofon 2M Red | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Built-In Preamp | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cue Lever | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Acrylic Platter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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