Now what does manual use actually means? It means that you manually have to move the tonearm and its cartridge (where the needle/stylus is hold in) to the beginning of the platter when starting and placing it back to its original position after playing. It is really the minimalistic approach that gets the appeal instead of the list of features you get with more budget-oriented turntables. Another factor is that more components simply mean more complexity, lower endurance, and above all a higher possibility of resonance in the sound.
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Audiophiles like to go for simplicity as it gives them the possibility to customize, adjust, and upgrade their setups. Now, this might not very advanced to beginners, however, this system is the most common in high-end turntables. The Orbit Special is a belt-driven turntable that is fully manual. Their shortcut was personally testing and selecting each motor to ensure consistency only found in more expensive turntables. After having reviewed many turntables it is just staggering to see that U-Turn comes close to a really high-end motor at this price point. To start of the motor is where U-turn has really outdone themselves. Besides wobbling the material also provides more speed stabilization and even makes the use of the included matt not necessary as you can place your record right on top of the material. Platters made form acrylic are often only found in more high-end turntables that can cost a multiple of the Special. This also has a lot to do with the platter, as it is made of acrylic and comes standard with U-Turn Orbit Plus. When tested out you will see hardly any wobble when spinning, this not only prevents skipping but also helps with the overall endurance. It is a well-constructed whole and really can make a world of difference. It sits tightly within the inner platter that filling up the hole in the plinth. For example, the bearing that sits underneath the platter and turns it is made from a nylon and is inverted in the sense that it fits over the steel shaft that turns it. What makes this model from U-turn ‘Special’ is the materials used in most of the components. Other than that, you just find the motor wheel, belt, tonearm, and platter. The Special just has on and off button that immediately start the motor when turned on. The minimalistic design is also shown in the controls, or more clearly, the lack of controls. This plinth is not made from MDF like cheaper turntables are made of but from solid wood, this not give the device a natural look but also helps in reducing resonance from the motor or its surroundings. It comes in the colors maple and walnut and gives a classic yet minimalistic look to any room. In terms of design, the Orbit Special can be best described as a minimalistic modern design with a vintage touch, mostly because of the awesome looking one-piece plinth which is made from natural wood.
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