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Thread #159767   Message #3786537
Posted By: GUEST,Phil d'Conch
21-Apr-16 - 09:25 PM
Thread Name: Tech: Turntables made in the USA
Subject: RE: Tech: Turntables made in the USA
No built in pre-amp/usb, be sure to budget that in if needed. Not very easy on the eye. Deal breakers for me:
1. Two-speed (gotta have my 78s.)
2. No cueing (at my age?)
3. Exposed belt drive. (see previous.)

This will give you some idea:
Digital Trends review on Youtube.

Upside: They sound pretty good, better than +95% of the boot sale "VG+" stuff that might get played on them. Not heard either way on reliability.

Re video: The acrylic platter and Grado cartridge means they're reviewing the Orbit Plus which runs closer to U$300 (v. U$180 Basic.)