{"product_id":"michell-gyro-reference-turntable","title":"Michell Gyro Reference Turntable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Suspended Belt-Drive Turntable | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMichell Gyro Reference Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered British belt-drive turntable designed for serious vinyl playback. The Gyro's distinctive suspended architecture separates the platter, tonearm, motor, and support structure into carefully controlled mechanical elements, with the goal of reducing unwanted vibration and maintaining stable platter rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revised platform combines a \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm machined aluminium chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, high-inertia platter, inverted oil-circulating bearing, suspended sub-chassis, isolated motor pod, and dedicated speed control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eBrisbane HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eMichell Gyro Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e for vinyl enthusiasts seeking a mechanically sophisticated analogue front end with strong speed stability, low mechanical noise, and a dynamic, neutral presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Mechanical Engineering Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-Machined Aluminium Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable uses a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm aerospace-grade aluminium tooling plate\u003c\/strong\u003e as its primary chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedded brass damping elements are incorporated into the structure to help control unwanted vibrational energy and mechanical feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Inertia Platter with Peripheral Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eperipheral brass weights\u003c\/strong\u003e to increase rotational inertia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe increased mass at the platter perimeter helps the platter resist short-term rotational disturbances and supports stable speed during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInverted Double-Helix Oil-Circulating Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyro uses an inverted bearing architecture with a \u003cstrong\u003edouble-helix oil-pumping mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the bearing rotates, the helical structure circulates lubricant around the thrust area, providing continuous lubrication and controlled mechanical operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-Tuned Suspended Sub-Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-point spring suspension isolates the platter and tonearm assembly from external mechanical disturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suspension is tuned to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cem\u003eEquilibria\u003c\/em\u003e lateral damping helping control horizontal movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is intended to reduce the effects of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootfall vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor-borne resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal mechanical energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated Freestanding Motor Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC motor is physically separated from the main chassis and drives the platter via a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor pod uses a machined aluminium housing and dedicated electronic speed control for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating the motor from the platter\/tonearm structure helps reduce motor-borne mechanical vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorbothane Isolation Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable is supported through a machined aluminium base structure incorporating 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Machined Aluminium Billet Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓ RPM and 45 RPM with Electronic Speed Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm Aerospace-Grade Aluminium Tooling Plate with Embedded Brass Dampers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Point Spring System, approximately 3.5 Hz, with \u003cem\u003eEquilibria\u003c\/em\u003e Lateral Damping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInverted Mono \/ Double-Helix Oil-Circulating Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Inertia Platter with Peripheral Brass Weights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTonearm 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