The JA Michell Focus One is a vintage belt-drive turntable that perfectly encapsulates the innovative spirit and precision engineering for which Michell is renowned. Introduced in the 1970s, the Focus One was designed as a more accessible alternative to the iconic Transcriptors Hydraulic Reference Turntable, maintaining Michell's hallmark blend of form and function while appealing to a wider audience of vinyl enthusiasts. With its sleek, minimalist design, excellent performance, and solid build quality, the Focus One has earned its place as a classic turntable for audiophiles seeking refined analog playback.
- Production
- 1970's
- Condition
- 9/10
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Added a second spring to the rear foot to bolster suspension
- Completely disassembled and cleaned top to bottom
- Lubricated all moving parts
- Verified lifter operation
- Installed new Ortofon Red cartridge
- Unit has an Audio Technica AT6006a Safety tonearm lifter
- Verified arm cue operation
- Factory Specs
Type: manual record player
Drive method: belt drive
Motor: AC synchronous
Platter: 2.1kg
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.06%
Rumble: 75dB
Dimensions: 430 x 370 x 100mm
- The History of Michell
- In the late 60’s, the company started to make parts for Transcriptors who subsequently re-located to the Michell premises. At this time, Michell were still supplying other local firms as well as working directly with the film studios making models and component parts for films such as Star Wars. When in 1973 Transcript...
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- Liner Notes
- The early ‘80’s saw the introduction of the GyroDec – surely one of the most iconic turntable designs of all time. Developed to be used with an A.C. synchronous motor and two drive belts, the original GyroDec featured a heavy aluminium platter fitted with a rubber mat and the signature gold platter weights mounted below. Over the next four decades, the GyroDec has continued to be the company’s bestselling and most popular product. Key to this success has been the numerous developments to bring it to the level of performance offered today. These include the now famous inverted oil-pumping bearing; an ingenious design that dramatically reduces the amount of friction and wear resulting in low noise and rumble. Being the modular design that it is, the company is still able to offer all of the upgrades to bring an original deck right up to current spec.A uni-pivot design, the Focus Tonearm has a layered-dampened arm tube and precision side weights for azimuth control.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. We also take great care to protect the tonearm and stylus, and we will tighten any transport screws. You can be confident that your table will arrive snug as a bug in a rug.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $150, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8879672164573
The JA Michell Focus One is a vintage belt-drive turntable that perfectly encapsulates the innovative spirit and precision engineering for which Michell is renowned. Introduced in the 1970s, the Focus One was designed as a more accessible alternative to the iconic Transcriptors Hydraulic Reference Turntable, maintaining Michell's hallmark blend of form and function while appealing to a wider audience of vinyl enthusiasts. With its sleek, minimalist design, excellent performance, and solid build quality, the Focus One has earned its place as a classic turntable for audiophiles seeking refined analog playback.
