U-Turn Turntables - Discussion, questions and advice.

[swamp]

I have a gen 1 Orbit and bought a gen 1 acrylic platter this week. I placed it today and it’s wobbling pretty bad. This is bad right?

WOBBLE - Google Drive

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[duke86fan]

I have a gen 1 Orbit and bought a gen 1 acrylic platter this week. I placed it today and it’s wobbling pretty bad. This is bad right?

WOBBLE - Google Drive

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Yeah I had that issue when I first got my orbit, you might just have to flip it the other way. If not then ask CS and they'll fix the bearing

 

[swamp]

Thanks. I’m getting bad wobble on both sides of the platter. Hopefully their CS can solve for me!

 

[swamp]

I took the spindle piece off and put it back on and the wobble persisted. But then I just sort of wiggled the platter a few times and I noticed the wobble went away. I have no idea why but I have an updated video in that folder of post-wiggle, no-wobble vinyl playing for anyone interested.

 

[MattHasIdeas]

I took the spindle piece off and put it back on and the wobble persisted. But then I just sort of wiggled the platter a few times and I noticed the wobble went away. I have no idea why but I have an updated video in that folder of post-wiggle, no-wobble vinyl playing for anyone interested.

That is very interesting. Perhaps it just wasn’t seated all the way?

 

[swamp]

That is very interesting. Perhaps it just wasn’t seated all the way?

No idea. I turned on the table again an hour later and bad wobble is back.

 

[swamp]

Final update: U-Turn sent me a new mount and spindle, which I installed, and the platter is now flat and spins with zero wobble. #success

 

[kvetcha]

Final update: U-Turn sent me a new mount and spindle, which I installed, and the platter is now flat and spins with zero wobble. #success

I'm glad they stand behind their product!

 

[MyWifeHatesTrain]

They make very solid tables and have great CS. I’m pretty sure if I ever upgrade, I’m just gonna get a Theory.

 

[swamp]

I bought my turntable from them 9 years ago and, the 2-3 times an issue has come up, they’ve sent me free parts that are easy to install. Would buy again.

 

[HiFi Guy]

Any Theory owners here? I’m thinking……

 

[folsom_lives]

Any Theory owners here? I’m thinking……

Sup.

 

[HiFi Guy]

Sup.

How do you like it?

 

[folsom_lives]

How do you like it?

I loved my original Orbit and I love the Theory that much more. I know it doesn't have all the technical specs but it's clean, pretty, and has plenty of creature comforts so that I can throw some decent carts at it if need be. The arm, speed control, and feet were definitely worth the upgrade. It's stupid simple to operate and seems like a really reliable table with customer support I know is there and willing to make things right.

 

[dansomeone]

How do you like it?

I like it for the same reasons as @folsom_lives . But it doesn't have vta, if that matters

 

[HiFi Guy]

I’m building a second system for my record room. My Theory will be here today. They were able to sell me a customer return/refurbished unit with a Grado Green3 installed at a very fair price.

They were super to work with. I’m impressed so far.

 

[folsom_lives]

I’m building a second system for my record room. My Theory will be here today. They were able to sell me a customer return/refurbished unit with a Grado Green3 installed at a very fair price.

They were super to work with. I’m impressed so far.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

I’m building a second system for my record room. My Theory will be here today. They were able to sell me a customer return/refurbished unit with a Grado Green3 installed at a very fair price.

They were super to work with. I’m impressed so far.

Are they finally allowing other cartridge choices on the Theory?

 

[HiFi Guy]

Are they finally allowing other cartridge choices on the Theory?

No. The refurb has no cartridge, so I asked and bought the Grado from them and they installed it.

 

[HiFi Guy]

My Theory arrived and I’ve used it the past couple of nights. I’m extremely impressed.

It’s quiet, works well and looks great.

It wasn’t embarrassed by my Technics G which cost multiples of the UTurn.

I’d highly recommend putting this one on your shopping list.