If you have the Orbit with built-in preamp, Apollo is fine there, too. Audio Technica’s LP60 looks fine, but not particularly exciting. But if you don’t have Pluto, then you don’t need to worry about that. The U-Turn Orbit is among the better-looking turntables in this price range. That is why we recommend the Model 1930-115V (Chronos) to provide power to both AC adapters, when Pluto is present. The U-Turn external preamp product (Pluto) has its own wall adapter, which produces a different voltage than the wall adapter that powers the U-Turn turntable. External belt drive eliminates motor noise and ensures speed. Features internal anti-skate and adjustable counterweight. Precision OA2 gimbal tonearm for accurate tracking and low distortion. But if you are a purist, you might consider Apollo. Audio-Technica cartridge with conical stylus. Sonically, the majority of folks will never detect any difference between Apollo and the Model 1930-115V. Apollo has a slightly improved frequency stability compared to the Model 1930-115V. First and foremost, the people at U-Turn Audio are to be commended for bringing a domestically manufactured turntable to market at an unbelievably low price.Again, in some audio setups, this slightly reduces hum. Apollo includes a cable to connect its metal case to the ground of the audio system.Apollo eliminates the need for the U-Turn wall adapter, which eliminates a potential source of hum in some setups.Apollo is smaller, lighter, and lower cost than the Model 1930-115V.Apollo comes complete with everything you need to power the U-Turn turntable including all connections and cables. But, if you are considering a new product to power the U-Turn, we would recommend Apollo as our latest offering.Īpollo accepts any voltage from 85-264V AC at 47-63Hz, and outputs a regulated 24V AC at precisely 60Hz, which is exactly what the turntable needs. So, if you presently own a Model 1930-115V and are using it to power the U-Turn, you don’t need to worry. It’s really great, and it works just fine. U-Turn customers would plug their Orbit AC adapter into Chronos. Chronos accepts any voltage from 85-264V AC at 47-63Hz, and outputs a regulated 115V AC at precisely 60Hz. We provide exactly the high-precision frequency conversion that the U-Turn turntable requires, and that the discriminating audiophile expects.įor a long time, we offered the Model 1930-115V (now called Chronos) for this application. We posted our review of the U-Turn Orbit back in August of 2017, shortly after we began carrying their products. In fact, nearly 90 of the parts in their Orbit turntable come from local suppliers. When folks relocate to 50Hz countries, they need our products to use the U-Turn. By 2015, U-Turn Audio had already sold over 10,000 turntables out of their homegrown factory in Woburn Massachusetts.

The U-Turn is designed to accept 60Hz mains frequency in order to operate at the right speed. We have been taking care of both for many years. We love our friends at U-Turn, as well as their customers.

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