Kickstarter Turntable Project $150

Polkersince85
Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
edited January 2013 in Electronics
This is an interesting project. The Orbit's table has a similar designed tonearm as the VPI Classic. If one can take the risk of investment, the $150 price is better than a Craigslist gamble on a used table. Looks like about a six month wait to shipment if it goes into production. Not Affiliated. (Yet)

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uturnaudio/the-orbit-turntable-0
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2012
    This looks pretty interesting. Actually considering taking the risk. Not sure where I would even use the table, but I'm sure I could come up with something.:biggrin:
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited December 2012
    I would go for the 250 option with the acrylic platter. Got to admire their ambition.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2012
    Yea. That seems like the best deal. Especially considering you get both the platter, and cartridge upgrade. Heck, I recently payed $125 for just an acrylic platter for my mmf-2.1.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited January 2013
    has anyone put in any money for this? i'm really tempted to give it a go for a nice budget TT... It'd be neat i think with the cobalt blue $250 option.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited January 2013
    I've been watching this for weeks. Worried that it might be a lateral move to my already budget table. The part i don't like is the MDF....
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2013
    Still really tempted by this. Guess I better make up my mind. Only 4 more days.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited January 2013
    No manuel cue lift for the tonearm. Anyone else notice that. Hope you have a steady hand. Dealbreaker IMO.
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