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A Legendary British Hi-Fi Company Just Got Into Turntables

The iconic audio manufacturer, which has been around since the late 1960s, just released its first-ever turntable.

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By Tucker Bowe

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Orange Amps is a British amplifier manufacturer that’s been around since the late 1960s, and its guitar amps have been used by some of the most iconic artists of all time, everyone from Chuck Berry to Jimmy Page, Noel Gallagher to Stevie Wonder.

While still very much in the guitar amp business, the company has branched out into more mainstream consumer electronics as of late, releasing Bluetooth speakers (that look like mini amps) and even wireless headphones.

And now, a year after first teasing it, Orange Amps has released its first-ever turntable.

O Turntable

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The O Turntable is Orange Amps’ first-ever turntable.
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Audiophile-grade, plug-and-play ready

The O Turntable is a belt-drive turntable that, according to the brand, “blends modern convenience with audiophile-grade features, making it one of the most ‘plug & play’ turntables ever made.”

It features a built-in phono preamplifier, which makes it easier to connect to an existing hi-fi system or set of powered speakers. In fact, Orange Amps recommends pairing it with its Pyramid System, which features a matching amp and set of bookshelf speakers.

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The turntable has a built-in phono preamp and is “plug-and-play ready.”
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The turntable features a straight tonearm and a moving-magnet cartridge — both designed by Orange Amps. It also has a high-mass platter that’s an inch thick and designed for smooth playback.

Additionally, the turntable is powered by a 24V low-noise synchronous motor with custom PCB and an aluminium pulley system, all of which have been precision-engineered to minimize vibrations.

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The O Turntable has a minimalist design with a beautiful glossy white finish.
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Despite the numerous photos, the O Turntable has a clean, minimalist design. The plinth features a beautiful white gloss finish with Orange’s logo located on its corner.

The slipmat, which rests between the record and the platter, is what looks loud, as it bears the company’s “Voice of the World” crest.

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It comes with a slipmat featuring the brand’s “Voice of the World” crest.
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Price and availability

The O Turntable is available in one finish, glossy white, and retails for $699.

You can purchase it now from the company’s website.

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Orange Amps O Turntable

Orange Amps, the iconic British amplifier manufacturer, has released its first-ever turntable. The O Turntable is a high-quality belt-drive turntable with a built-in phono preamplifier. It features premium components, headlined by Orange’s own custom moving-magnet cartridge. It has a minimalist design with a glossy white finish. It also comes with a slipmat that bears the company’s “Voice of the World” crest.
About the Author:

Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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