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
Cue Lever
Cue Lever
Our silicone-damped Cue Lever helps you safely and precisely cue your records.
- Use the stainless steel lever to lower and raise your stylus or pause your record.
- Easy to install on any Orbit Turntable. No tools or adhesives required - just snap it onto the tonearm base.
- Gently lowers tonearm to protect your stylus.
- Orbit (Gen 1) and Orbit (Gen 2/Theory) Cue Levers are not interchangeable. Please select your Orbit model below.
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