weinerdog Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Supposedly they're starting to ship the original backers orders this month, but on their site it says 'estimated' delivery of December for orders placed now. They posted a while back about having supplier issues, but considering the original shipping time frame was May (I think) I'd be getting impatient if I had money tied up for 6+ months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 That's a good question. In any case, I'm pretty close to grabbing a basic model. If I can get a comparable turntable for under $200 shipped, I'll take my chances. That belt constantly being subject to human hands does leave me hesitant, though. Fear not. They are elastic bands. While it will stretch a little over time, you just replace it. Turntables have been made like this for a very long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Do they advertise the cost for a replacement belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinerdog Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yep .... $15 https://ben-carter-lye4.squarespace.com/accessories/orbit-replacement-belt jtcohenour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aju2streets Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 How long should the belt on the orbit last with moderate use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'd assume 2-3 years at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aju2streets Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thats not bad then. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 What keeps the belt from stretching really easy? If you're constantly switching from 45s to LPs wouldn't the speed be affected? It's not the changing speed that will wear out or stretch the belt. On a belt drive turntable the belt wear is on startup while the motor tries to spin that heavy platter, in the drive chain something has to give and the belt is the weakest point and that's why they stretch so if you want them to last longer give the platter a helping spin before you start the motor cbbrew22 and anthemforadoomed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbrew22 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's not the changing speed that will wear out or stretch the belt. On a belt drive turntable the belt wear is on startup while the motor tries to spin that heavy platter, in the drive chain something has to give and the belt is the weakest point and that's why they stretch so if you want them to last longer give the platter a helping spin before you start the motor Never though of this before, very interesting and good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have a belt drive turntable that has a solid brass platter that must weigh somewhere near 35 to 40lbs and in the instuctions for it recomends you do this, until then I didn't know about it but after reading the insructions it got me thinking and I now do it for all belt drive turntables. I have had that turntable at least 7 years now and changed the belt when I got it and it's still on the same one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy plays bass Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Got my shipping notification for this yesterday. I'm excited to get this, but in the time since I ordered it, I picked up a Technics SL-QD33 in great condition at a yard sale for $35, and I sort of doubt the Orbit will top that, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Got my shipping notification for this yesterday. I'm excited to get this, but in the time since I ordered it, I picked up a Technics SL-QD33 in great condition at a yard sale for $35, and I sort of doubt the Orbit will top that, but we'll see. i'll buy whichever you don't want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Got my shipping notification for this yesterday. I'm excited to get this, but in the time since I ordered it, I picked up a Technics SL-QD33 in great condition at a yard sale for $35, and I sort of doubt the Orbit will top that, but we'll see. I'm just looking forward to a review of someone that actually owns one. I saw in an online q and A recently, that they said they sent one to Cnet for review but had no idea who would review it, or when it might be posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy plays bass Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 i'll buy whichever you don't want Already promised to a friend, sorry! I'm just looking forward to a review of someone that actually owns one. I saw in an online q and A recently, that they said they sent one to C/net for revew but had no idea who would review it, or when it might be posted. I'll definitely post my thoughts next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemchild Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Excited to hear how this ends up being. Holding off on upgrading to a Debut Carbon until it's clear whether this is really the best bang for the buck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Excited to hear how this ends up being. Holding off on upgrading to a Debut Carbon until it's clear whether this is really the best bang for the buck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy plays bass Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Got mine today! Here's a pic: http://instagram.com/p/fdj3bNhpQo/ Some initial thoughts: -Setting this up was stupidly easy. Granted, I've never put a turntable together out of the box before, but I expected more assembly than this. Just put the platter and slipmat on, put the belt around it, plug stuff in, and play. I don't know for sure if the counterweight was set up perfectly out of the box or not (I'd appreciate some advice on how to tell), but it seems fine to me so far. No skips or anything yet. -My first impression of the sound is that it's really good. Comparable to my Technics SL-QD33, at least, and far better than my ex-girlfriend's Crosley and the Denon DP-29 at my friends' place. This is definitely a cut above the cheap stuff. -Plays well on both speeds. No weird pitch wobbling or anything so far -It does sort of bug me that the platter doesn't stop spinning when the arm is in its clip, but I don't know if that's a standard thing or not. -This is my first experience with a table where I've had to manually change the belt to a different part of the spool. I don't mind it too much, but the belt feels a little fragile to my fingers. Again, maybe that's normal. -I wish I could actually A/B this with a Carbon to give people some better feedback on that comparison. -I wonder how many times I can listen to the A side of this Pet Symmetry 7" on each turntable for comparison's sake before my housemates wonder what I'm doing. -It's nice and heavy. Doesn't feel cheap or plasticky in any way. Disclaimer: I don't claim to have a trained ear for this stuff in any way. The rest of my setup, for reference: Nad 7140 Receiver Technics SH80-57 graphic EQ Boston HD5 speakers Feel free to ask any questions you have, and I'll answer them to the best of my ability. rooks, David Loyd and jtcohenour 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleon Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 How is the build quality of the turntable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yah thanks! I really wish you could do a side by side with a Carbon too I'm still torn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy plays bass Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 How is the build quality of the turntable? It feels really good to my hands. Nice and heavy. The spool for the belt seemed sort of loose at first, but maybe that's not a problem. It hasn't affected the sound or anything so far. Yah thanks! I really wish you could do a side by side with a Carbon too I'm still torn! I don't know anyone around here who has one, but if I did, then I definitely would. I know a lot of people will be deciding between an Orbit and a Carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aju2streets Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Does it come with cables to connect to a preamp? OK, now a really stupid question. I'm going to get the orbit, a cheap $20 preamp, and I'm not sure about the speakers. Do the speakers I buy have to have a volume knob on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Does it come with cables to connect to a preamp? OK, now a really stupid question. I'm going to get the orbit, a cheap $20 preamp, and I'm not sure about the speakers. Do the speakers I buy have to have a volume knob on it? Go read this please! http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/88504-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-hi%E2%80%93fi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 You'll need an amplifier to attach the speakers to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aju2streets Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So if I buy an "amplifier" then I won't need a pre amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy plays bass Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So if I buy an "amplifier" then I won't need a pre amp? The Orbit does come with a set of RCA cables. I highly recommend reading the thread that dethrock linked to. Lots of great info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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