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
Setup instructions are slightly different for our Gen 1 and Gen 2 Orbit Turntables. Setup videos and guides for both turntables are included below. If you are unsure which version you have, click here to identify your Orbit.