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No built-in preamp. Your turntable needs to be connected to either (a) an amplifier or powered speakers with a clearly labeled “phono” input or (b) an external phono preamp like this.
Built-in
Our built-in Pluto 2 Phono Preamp lets you connect your turntable directly to an amplifier or powered speakers. No additional equipment or cables needed. Pluto 2 combines elegant circuit design with high-quality components, and features a subsonic filter, dual gain stages, and a bypass switch. It’s also available as an external preamp.
Orbit Basic Turntable
Brilliant sound. Simple design. Pure analog experience.
- Low-resonance MDF platter.
- Audio-Technica cartridge with conical stylus.
- Precision OA2 gimbal tonearm for accurate tracking and low distortion. Features internal anti-skate and adjustable counterweight.
- External belt drive eliminates motor noise and ensures speed consistency (33/45 RPM).
- Wirecutter's pick for best budget turntable of 2022.
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Designed and assembled in Woburn, MA.
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Meet the Orbit Basic
The Orbit Basic delivers brilliant sound that fits into any music lover’s budget. It comes pre-fitted with a capable AT91B cartridge and low-resonance MDF platter. The Basic is easy to set up, use, and upgrade - making it a great place to start your vinyl journey.
In the box
AC Adapter
RCA Cables
Orbit Basic
Dust Cover
Felt Mat
Features
Audio-Technica AT91B with conical diamond stylus
Powdercoated MDF
Precision gimbal with adjustable counterweight
Low-noise AC synchronous
Specifications
- 33/45 RPM manual speed adjustment
- Dimensions: 16.75 x 12.5 x 4.25"
- W&F: 0.175%
- S/N ratio: -79 dBA
- Rumble: -63 dBA
- Input voltage: 115V/60Hz
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Orbit Basic in action
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| Finish options |
White, Black, Green, Blue, Red |
White, Black, Green, Blue, Red |
Solid Maple, Solid Walnut, Birch Plywood |
White, Black, Green, Blue, Red, Solid Maple, Solid Walnut |
Ebonized Oak, Solid Walnut |
| Drive system | Manual speed change | Manual speed change | Manual speed change | Manual speed change | Electronic speed control |
| Platter type | MDF | Acrylic | Acrylic | MDF or Acrylic | Machined Acrylic |
| Tonearm | OA2 | OA2 | OA2 | OA2 | OA3 Pro |
| Cartridge | Audio-Technica AT91B | Ortofon OM 5E | Ortofon 2M Red | 5 options | Ortofon 2M Blue or Bronze |
| Cue lever | Available separately | Available separately | Included | Optional | Included |
| Built-in preamp | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Price | $199+ | $329+ | $499+ | $199+ | $999+ |
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