UTurn Orbit or Yamaha YP D10

The Yamaha was a pretty top of the line table back in the late 70s and still commands a high resale price. The U-turn operates in a different market. Manufacturing and distribution costs mean that you don't get a lot for the relatively small outlay they cost. The Yamaha might cost 4 times to sell if made now. My point is that it is not surprising the Yamaha is a better table. Go back.

Or, look at one of the lower end Regas. Even their entry level models have exceptional tonearms. IMO.

Well yes of course don't stick with something you aren't satisfied with.    Get your old model or something better than that.   Yamaha made a number of great TT's.

I’ve got a Yamaha YP-D6 around here somewhere. Anyone know anything about this model? Never seen another one anywhere.

But how does the U-turn sound compared to the Yamaha?

I was impressed by the features of the U-Yurn
- belt drive around the outside of the platter for consistent speed/Quick start-up
- low centre of gravity counter weight for improved tracking
- acrylic platter for improved details
- noise shedding plinth

The U-Turn is "basic" (build wise) compared to the more "substantial looking" Yamaha - but - which TT performs the best sonically? That’s the key!

The Yamaha, by comparison to the U-Turn is a complicated build, which, if done right it could make it a good performer, but it could also have lots of issues that cannot be fixed easily by the owner

Without hearing the Yamaha I’d opt for the U-Turn, just because of its simplicity in design and the features I listed above.

Personally I want to listen to music - so sonic performance is key - looks are secondary

Good luck - Steve