Only here, with the Orbit Theory, the brightness was better kept in check. Sound quality was helped enormously by the Ortofon 2M Blue which exhibited the same sound signature I'd heard before on the Fluance RT-85 and the Project Debut Pro. I listened to the Orbit Theory against my reference Rega Planar 3 with a Goldring E3 cartridge, and the Orbit performed surprisingly well. Placing the record directly on the acrylic platter is also hella cool. While the package also comes with a felt mat, I found it sounded better without. The model has adjustable feet, speed control, a nifty tonearm lift and almost everything is preinstalled at the factory. The record player is assembled in the US, while the new arm tube is also manufactured here, and the Orbit incorporates almost every "must have" feature (save for automatic operation). Seemingly every component has been upgraded - from a hardwood plinth to a solid magnesium tonearm - and of course, U-Turn charges handsomely for these improvements at $999. The Orbit Theory may look similar to the original Orbit Plus, but this is a vastly superior turntable. If you're a vinyl enthusiast, you could start with something like the $149 Audio-Technica AT-LP60X workhorse, or you could decide to go all-out with the new U-Turn Orbit Theory. Superior analog sound often requires spending more money, but it's not necessary. Not only can you find affordable speakers, but there are also plenty of high-quality turntables, including models with Bluetooth connectivity. If you're on the lookout for a new system, you have a lot of options. That's why CNET has tested and rounded up some of the very best record players on the market right now. Not only is it a completely different experience, but some folks insist that it makes you feel closer to the artists who made the music. As the needle drops on the vinyl, you're transported elsewhere. There's an intrinsic joy to picking out one of your favorite records, pulling it out of its sleeve and placing it on a turntable. With the sales of vinyl booming thanks to events like Record Store Day, music fans will tell you there's nothing that compares to the rich sound of a record player.
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