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 platter for improved speed consistency and more detailed playback.
- Superior speed consistency due to acrylic's higher mass (0.125% wow & flutter compared to 0.175% for our MDF platter).
- Tighter bass and more detailed playback due to acrylic's high density and low stiffness.
- Easy to install, no tools needed.
⚠️ Gen 1 and Gen 2/Theory Acrylic Platters are not interchangeable. Gen 1 is clear, while Gen 2 has a frosted finish and a belt groove.
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