TecnoDec - with Special Version REGA RB250 Tonearm

In the May 2006 issue of STEREOPHILE Michael Fremer gave the TecnoDec a wonderful review.

Conclusion: "Although the field is crowded with US$1700 turntables worth considering, the Michell TecnoDec is easy to recommend."

$1,995.00

Michell's entry level turntable has the sound quality one would expect from a Michell product, yet at a price 1/3 less than the Gyro SE. The TecnoDec shares a similar vinyl-damped acrylic platter, inverted main bearing and DC motor to that of the Gyro, but dispenses with a sprung subchassis. Isolation feet and a stand-alone motor housing ensure minimal noise pickup. The TecnoDec is so simple to set up, with no complicated adjustments. Comes complete with an outboard DC power supply with internal speed adjustment capability.

The supplied Special Version Rega RB250 includes a TecnoWeight, VTA adjuster and knurled finger nut for quick VTA adjustments, and is sonically superior to the standard RB250 or RB300.

Dimensions: 19" W x 12" D x 3" H

Gyro SE MKII - w/o arm

$2,750.00

The most popular Michell table ever, the MKII version of the Gyro SE has a silent European-made DC motor and matching DC power supply with internal speed adjustment. Supplied with black acrylic platter and reflex clamp, with Silver chassis, motor housing, armboard and spring caps. (specify arm board) The Gyro SE is a Stereophile Class B Recommended Component.

Dimensions: 19" W x 15" D x 5.5" H

Tonearm not included

Gyro SE MKII Limited Edition- w/o arm

$2,995.00

As above but with black chassis, gold motor housing, armboard and spring caps.

Dimensions: 19" W x 15" D x 5.5" H

Tonearm not included

ODYSSEY Limited Edition Memorial Turntable- w/TecnoArm

Only 100 available for the world market. SOLD OUT

After the sad loss of John Michel in October 2003, Michell Engineering honored his memory with a special commemorative turntable produced 18 months later. The Odyssey Limited Edition Turntable reflects on John's earlier days when he produced spaceship models and props for Stanley Kubrick's classic film, "2001 A Space Odyssey".

Based on the ever popular GyroDec, the Odyssey was produced in a numbered series of only 100 pieces. This gorgeous looking deck was supplied in all black finish with a black acrylic base and clear dust cover. John was very fond of the soft silver patina of nickel, so Michell plated the gyroscopic weights below the platter in this lovely finish.

The black metal subchassis has anti-resonant DensoDamp applied to its underside as on the flagship Orbe model and also sits on a clear acrylic spyder to give a second level of isolation as on the Orbe. Special matching black versions of the TecnoArm, record clamp and HR upgraded power supply, finish off the package.

With its striking finish, attention to detail and outstanding sound quality, all the decks sold out.

Dimensions: 21" W x 16" D x 8.25" H

The Orbe SE MKII is powered by a European-made DC motor that provides a tachometer feedback signal for the new NC Tacho power supply. Using this signal, the power supply adjusts its output to keep the motor turning at a constant speed. By ensuring the load is never connected directly to the incoming AC mains supply, the new Never-Connected power supply circuit totally breaks the conduction path from mains pollution, preventing unwanted contamination by noise and interference. The sound improvement is stunning.

Black acrylic platter with black screw-down clamp. Black chassis, gold motor housing, armboard and spring caps. Acrylic spider and sub spider are black. (specify arm board)

Dimensions: 19" W x 15" D x 7.5" H

Tonearm not included

As above but with black motor housing, armboard and spring caps. (specify arm board)

Dimensions: 19" W x 15" D x 7.5" H

Tonearm not included

As above but with silver motor housing, armboard and spring caps. (specify arm board)

Dimensions: 19" W x 15" D x 7.5" H

Tonearm not included

The Michell TecnoArm is constructed with a derivative of the Rega RB250 arm tube and bearing housing. A proprietary process is then applied to the arm tube to toughen the bearing housing and headshell areas. The arm tube mass is lowered at the headshell end, with 22 holes precision drilled on the underside. This increases trackability and reduces unwanted resonances. The underside of the headshell is then aligned to the main bearings and precision milled in a jig, ensuring zero azimuth for the cartridge. The arm is internally damped and rewired with one continuous length of 99.999% pure silver Litz wire between Michell's own silver-plated machined cartridge clips and the silver-plated RCA plugs. The two-piece TecnoWeight counterweight is supplied with two weights: the heavy one for cartridges between 6g and 13g, the lighter one for cartridges between 3g and 6g. The TecnoWeight has a precision vernier adjustment for setting tracking weight in 1/10th gram increments. Michell's popular VTA adjuster and Finger Nut are included as well, making adjustments a snap.

'Brilliant evolution of a sublime design - vinyl doesn't come much better than this - 'Hi Fi World - June 2003'

Arm weight (w/o cable): 450 grams. Effective mass 12 grams.

Artech Electronics has been supplying an exclusive North American version of the Rega RB250 on the Michell TecnoDec for some time. The RB250 Special Version provides far better performance than an RB300, even if equipped with the same upgrades. This tonearm sounds so good that dealers and consumers have been asking us to supply it on the Gyro SE or on its own. We have therefore made arrangements for Michell Engineering to put this arm together for us in standard Rega style retail packaging (Molded foam clamshell with outside carton).

The arm consists of a Michell-branded RB250 onto which the Michell Tecnoweight, VTA Adjuster and Finger Nut have been installed. It includes 3 shorter arm board standoffs to give a wider range of VTA adjustment if used on a GyroDec, or Orbe turntable. Mounting template, alignment protractor and instructions are included.

Arm weight (w/o cable): 454 grams. Effective mass 11 grams.