Is My Orbit Gen 1 or Gen 2?
Looking at the tonearm is the easiest way to determine which generation Orbit you have. Gen 1 tonearms (unipivot and OA2) have a bare metal aluminum armtube, while Gen 2 tonearms (OA3) have a black magnesium armtube. You can also tell by the platter – Gen 1 platters have a flat edge with no groove, while Gen 2 platters have a groove for the belt.
Gen 1
Built from 2013 - 2023
Gen 2
Built 2023 - present
Acrylic Platter
Acrylic Platter
Upgrade your Orbit's MDF platter to acrylic for improved speed consistency and detail.
- Our acrylic platter is a full pound heavier, which translates into improved speed consistency - 0.125% wow & flutter compared to 0.175% for MDF.
- Acrylic's high density and low stiffness helps the platter trap and dissipate vibrational energy, which results in tighter bass and more detail from your records.
- Easy to install. No tools or calibration required to upgrade your platter.
Is My Orbit Gen 1 or Gen 2?
Looking at the tonearm is the easiest way to determine which generation Orbit you have. Gen 1 tonearms (unipivot and OA2) have a bare metal aluminum armtube, while Gen 2 tonearms (OA3) have a black magnesium armtube. You can also tell by the platter – Gen 1 platters have a flat edge with no groove, while Gen 2 platters have a groove for the belt.
Gen 1
Built from 2013 - 2023
Gen 2
Built 2023 - present