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
Drive Belt
Drive Belt
Replacement Orbit Turntable drive belt. Improved seamless silicone design.
⚠️ Orbit (Gen 1) and Orbit (Gen 2/Theory) belts 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