Post by ergalthema » 14 Feb 2015 18:15 Quick review to share my experience learning about turntables. While both turntables come with an Ortofon cartridge, the Orbit Plus’s OM 5E costs less than the Fluance’s 2M Red. Solid hardwood plinth in your choice of flatcut maple or rift walnut. Pioneer DJ Direct Drive DJ Turntable; 3. Fluance RT85 Turntable (better): U-Turn Orbit Plus Record Player (value): RECORD PLAYER CARTRIDGES Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge (better): Ortofon 2M Black Cartridge (best): HEADPHONES Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: TOP SMART TVs LG 8K TV: Hisense H9G: TCL 6 Series: BLUETOOTH / DESKTOP SPEAKERS Naim Mu-so V2: Klipsch The Fives: All of our turntables are available with a built-in phono preamp, so you can connect directly to your favorite speaker or amp. Find more U-Turn Orbit … End up being very similar in price. Audio Advice. Made by U-Turn, this a precision crafted option that is perfect for the music lover. The question is, will the extra $60 be worth it in getting the RT85? It's in the top 3 bestselling turntables and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as U-Turn Audio Orbit Special or Audio-Technica AT-LP3BK. Beautiful hardwood bases. Manufacturer’s website: fluance.com Overview. The $249 Fluance RT81 offered build quality that blew away the competition and won the praise of critics and customers alike. AT-LP6 vs Fluance RT85 Hi, Seeking advise on which TT is a better one to buy. Hi everyone, Been doing a lot of back-and-forth between purchasing one of these two turntables. U-Turn Audio Orbit Special is $395.30 more expensive than an average turntable ($83.97). Finding a top quality turntable for a similar price point. It was and remains the best $249 turntable out there, and now Fluance upped its game with four new models, the RT82 for $299, RT83 for $349, RT84 for $449 and the RT85 for $499. The Orbit could be the answer for you. U-Turn Audio – Orbit Special Turntable; 4. Product Comparison: U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus vs Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC. Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable 7. U-Turn Orbit Special. I had cheap turntables as a kid and turned to CDs the first chance I could. Sarah Tew/CNET One of the things I like about U-Turn’s offering is the staggered approach to their range. If you’re on a budget, you can get started with their basic model for as little as $179. Nowadays, their Orbit model is ideal for those who want a modern yet classic look. The RT82 Reference Turntable features a pure analog performance and exceptional musical accuracy. The Orbit Plus Turntable by U-Turn Audio. U-Turn Audio’s Orbit Special is the perfect audiophile turntable if you want your first taste of high-end gear. U-Turn sent me its high-end Orbit Special turntable to test out, and it proves the company is dedicated to making the best record player at every price. 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