Description
Key Features
- Classic Michell Gyro SE suspended design – The Gyro SE uses a suspended sub-chassis arrangement to isolate the bearing, platter and tonearm assembly from external vibration.
- Distinctive brass-weighted platter – The Gyro design uses solid brass weights mounted beneath the platter to increase rotational momentum, assisting speed stability and reducing the workload on the motor.
- Free-standing motor unit – The motor sits separately from the turntable chassis, with the belt as the only mechanical link to the platter, helping to reduce the transmission of motor vibration.
- Inverted oil-circulating main bearing – Michell’s bearing design draws oil up through the bearing while the platter rotates, keeping the critical bearing surfaces lubricated and reducing mechanical noise.
- Michell TecnoArm / TecnoArm A tonearm – A carefully modified Rega-derived tonearm using a perforated, damped arm tube, upgraded wiring and Michell’s counterweight arrangement.
- Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge fitted – The 2M Bronze is a moving-magnet cartridge with a Nude Fine Line stylus profile, designed to retrieve fine groove information while remaining compatible with standard MM phono inputs.
- Record clamp included – The Michell clamp helps secure the record to the platter surface, supporting more stable record contact during playback.
- External Michell power supply – The photographed power supply is marked for 230V operation and is part of the included setup shown.
Design Highlights
The Gyro SE is significant because it takes the engineering approach of the larger GyroDec and places it into a more open, compact form. Rather than using a full plinth and cover, the SE uses an acrylic spider support with the suspended aluminium chassis, platter and tonearm assembly floating above it. This keeps the visual identity of the Gyro range while reducing bulk and allowing easier access for setup and adjustment.
The separate motor pod is an important part of the design. By keeping the motor physically detached from the suspended chassis, Michell reduces a common route for vibration to enter the platter and tonearm system. The heavy platter and under-slung brass weights then help maintain rotational stability once the platter is up to speed.
The fitted TecnoArm is a good partner for the Gyro SE. Michell’s approach with this arm was to take a proven Rega-style platform and rework the arm tube, wiring, counterweight and VTA adjustment. This gives the cartridge a more controlled mechanical platform than a standard arm of the same family.
The Ortofon 2M Bronze is also a strong match for a deck of this level. Its Nude Fine Line stylus profile is more advanced than the elliptical stylus used lower in the 2M range, and is intended to trace groove detail with greater precision when correctly aligned and set up.
Technical Specifications
Sources: Michell Audio historical information, Michell Gyro SE MK II setup instructions, Michell/TecnoArm technical information, and Ortofon 2M Bronze manufacturer specifications.
Turntable
- Model: Michell Gyro SE
- Type: Manual belt-drive turntable
- Drive system: Belt drive
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, selected by belt position
- Suspension: Three-point spring suspension
- Chassis: Acrylic spider support with suspended aluminium chassis
- Platter: Impedance-matched platter with under-slung brass weights
- Bearing: Inverted oil-circulating main bearing
- Motor: Free-standing external motor pod
- Power supply: External Michell power supply, 230V version shown
- Dimensions: 490 × 375 × 135mm
- Weight: Approximately 10kg
- Record clamp: Included, as photographed
Tonearm
- Model: Michell TecnoArm / TecnoArm A
- Type: Fixed-headshell tonearm
- Construction: Modified Rega-derived arm with perforated and damped arm tube
- Wiring: Michell silver Litz wiring, according to published TecnoArm A specification
- Counterweight: Michell TecnoWeight arrangement
- VTA/SRA adjustment: Michell adjuster fitted
- Effective mass: 12.5g
- Mounting distance: 222mm from platter centre to arm-hole centre
Cartridge
- Model: Ortofon 2M Bronze
- Type: Moving-magnet cartridge
- Output voltage: 5mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
- Stylus type: Nude Fine Line
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/40µm
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, +2 / -0dB
- Channel separation: 26dB at 1kHz
- Channel balance: 1dB at 1kHz
- Tracking force range: 1.4–1.7g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5g
- Recommended load resistance: 47kΩ
- Recommended load capacitance: 150–300pF
- Cartridge weight: 7.2g
Turntable Setup Note
This is a suspended turntable and should be properly levelled and set up after transport. Tracking force, anti-skate, cartridge alignment, VTA and suspension bounce should all be checked once installed.
Why Buy From Us
With over 40 years of experience in the hi-fi trade, we understand the importance of careful description, correct identification and proper packing, particularly with high-quality turntables.
This Michell Gyro SE is offered in excellent condition and will be securely packed for transit, with delicate parts protected appropriately. Turntables require more careful handling than ordinary hi-fi separates, so we take particular care around the platter, tonearm, cartridge and power supply.
We provide honest descriptions, clear photographs and after-sales support should you have any questions following purchase.
Summary
The Michell Gyro SE remains an important British turntable design, combining suspended construction, a separate motor system, an inverted oil-circulating bearing and the distinctive brass-weighted platter arrangement. This example is particularly appealing with its Michell TecnoArm / TecnoArm A tonearm, Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge, record clamp and external Michell power supply.
This listing is for a single Michell Gyro SE turntable package, including the fitted TecnoArm / TecnoArm A tonearm, Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge, record clamp and external Michell power supply shown in the photographs.
Please feel free to get in touch with any questions prior to purchase.
