U-turn Orbit is very susceptible to room vibration. (Yes, I own one and have acrylic platter.) I built a suspended platform for the Orbit which transformed everything. Footfall not longer jars stylus out of groove. (Or, dancing wife) My HRS-12 Sunfire Sub no longer creates feedback. Changed from Ortofon Red to Blue and wow what a refinement! Highly recommend. With suspension platform I wonder how good can my cartridge go? This table obviously is entry level before platform upgrade. And still has severe limitations. But I wonder how much better cartridge could I use on this baby table? Ideas?
Have a U-Turn turntable with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. Upgrade cartridge or turntable???
I have a basic U-Turn Orbit turntable with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge that was included. The Ortofon cartridge is good but is sounding worn; and, therefore am considering a Denon 110 high output MC cartridge which will work with this table. . The table sounds good, but at high volume, I can hear a old level hum, and build quality is just OK. I am thinking of upgrading to a Music Hall's "Classic" turntable with its "Spirit" cartridge at $599.00 ( which is their in house spike I never seen reviews about this table and cartridge combo ) This is just my initial consideration and far from final;, but, I will gladly consider any recommendations in the same price range in the $500-$600 price range.
Thank you, and stay healthy and stay home
S.J.