U-Turn Audio
U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)
$399Cheaper
Released 2023
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U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) vs Victrola Stream Carbon
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
Victrola
Victrola Stream Carbon
$999.99
Released 2022
Which is better: the U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) or Victrola Stream Carbon?
The U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) is the cheaper at $399. The U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) | Victrola Stream Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 | $999.99 |
| Brand | U-Turn Audio | Victrola |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Drive type | belt | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon OM5E | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Built in preamp | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Weight (lb) | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Release | 2023 | 2022 |
Sources — U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2): uturnaudio.com (verified 2026-06-15). Victrola Stream Carbon: victrola.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) and Victrola Stream Carbon?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cartridge included: U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) Ortofon OM5E vs Victrola Stream Carbon Ortofon 2M Red
- Built in preamp: U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false vs Victrola Stream Carbon true
- Bluetooth: U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false vs Victrola Stream Carbon true
- Weight (lb): U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) 12.5 vs Victrola Stream Carbon 13.2