The Michell GyroDec is a turntable that doesn't just play records—it puts on a show. Introduced in the early 1980s, this iconic piece of audio engineering has been turning heads and spinning vinyl with style and precision ever since.At first glance, the GyroDec looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Its suspended chassis design features a clear acrylic plinth, giving it a sleek, modern appearance. The brass weights beneath the platter not only add to its futuristic look but also serve a practical purpose by increasing the platter's mass and rotational stability.
- Condition
- 9/10
- Orig. MSRP
- $1190
- Restoration
- Cleaned and lubed
- Installed new Denon DL103 MC cartridge
- Professionally Aligned
- Replaced AC motor with the upgraded Michell DC motor and PSU
- New Belt
- Verified Speed, Wow & Flutter are within spec
- Factory Specs
Chassis Spider chassis, suspended stable subchassis
Bearing Inverted oil-pumping bearing
Motor High-quality standalone DC motor
Tonearm SME 3009
Platter Delrin Groovetracer, machined billet aluminum
Drive System Belt
Speeds 33 1/3 and 45 rpm.
Wow & Flutter 0.04%.
Rumble -78 dB.
Speed Accuracy ± 0.1 %.
Dimensions 21"W x 7.5"H x 17"D
Weight 37 lbs.
- 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 best selling 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 $200, 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.
- 8926039179485
The Michell GyroDec is a turntable that doesn't just play records—it puts on a show. Introduced in the early 1980s, this iconic piece of audio engineering has been turning heads and spinning vinyl with style and precision ever since.At first glance, the GyroDec looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Its suspended chassis design features a clear acrylic plinth, giving it a sleek, modern appearance. The brass weights beneath the platter not only add to its futuristic look but also serve a practical purpose by increasing the platter's mass and rotational stability.
Condition
9/10
Orig. MSRP
$1190
Restoration
- Cleaned and lubed
- Installed new Denon DL103 MC cartridge
- Professionally Aligned
- Replaced AC motor with the upgraded Michell DC motor and PSU
- New Belt
- Verified Speed, Wow & Flutter are within spec
Factory Specs
Chassis Spider chassis, suspended stable subchassis
Bearing Inverted oil-pumping bearing
Motor High-quality standalone DC motor
Tonearm SME 3009
Platter Delrin Groovetracer, machined billet aluminum
Drive System Belt
Speeds 33 1/3 and 45 rpm.
Wow & Flutter 0.04%.
Rumble -78 dB.
Speed Accuracy ± 0.1 %.
Dimensions 21"W x 7.5"H x 17"D
Weight 37 lbs.
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...
[ Read More ]
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 best selling 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 $200, 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.
8926039179485
