Michell Engineering Gyro Turntable

Engineering Explained: The Upgrades in Depth   1. Solid Aluminium Chassis with Brass Energy Control Before: Cast aluminium chassis with inconsistent density Now: Precision-machined from 19mm aerospace-grade aluminium tooling plate, with embedded brass counterweights Why it matters: The old cast chassis varied in material density, which created unpredictable resonant behaviour. The new solid billet construction ensures uniform mechanical performance across the entire structure. Brass counterweights, embedded in the underside, provide both balance for the tonearm and targeted energy absorption. What it improves: More efficient energy flow away from the tonearm and bearing Less colouration in the midrange Tighter imaging and more lifelike instrument placement 2. AI-Optimised Vibration Control Before: Manual tuning of suspension and damping Now: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and AI-assisted simulation used to optimise structural behaviour Why it matters: Using advanced digital modelling tools, we simulated how vibrational energy would travel through the new chassis and suspension. This allowed us to fine-tune mass distribution, counterweight placement, and damping zones—ensuring that unwanted energy is redirected and dissipated before it ever reaches the sensitive parts of the turntable. What it improves: Superior damping and dissipation of structural, mechanical, and stylus-induced vibration and resonance Reduced noise floor Improved rhythm and microdynamics 3. Precision Tonearm Coupling Before: Delrin spacers between arm plate and chassis Now: A rigid metal coupling for direct mechanical connection Why it matters: The tonearm is the gateway between stylus and signal. Any flex or play in that connection will compromise timing and clarity. By replacing the semi-flexible Delrin with a machined metal interface, vibrations are more directly drawn away into the mass of the chassis and dissipated by the internal damping zones. What it improves: Cleaner transients Greater retrieval of low-level detail More ‘blackness’ between notes 4. Re-Tuned Suspension with Equilibria™ Before: Classic three-point spring system tuned to ~4.5Hz Now: New suspension system tuned to 3.5Hz with Equilibria™ lateral damping Why it matters: Suspension isolates the record from external vibration, but poor lateral control can cause drift or oscillation. Equilibria™ adds a self-centring mechanism that arrests lateral motion while preserving vertical isolation. The retuned 3.5Hz frequency places it below most room-borne interference. What it improves: Better low-frequency control Improved timing and pitch accuracy Faster settling after movement or footfall 5. High-Mass Aluminium Baseplate Before: Lightweight acrylic Spider frame Now: Precision-machined aluminium baseplate Why it matters: The suspension needs a rigid and inert reference point to work correctly. Replacing the flexible acrylic Spider with aluminium increases mass, reduces flex, and creates a more stable mechanical ground. This lets the suspension and feet perform more predictably. What it improves: Bass definition Midrange clarity Isolation from environmental vibration 6. Sorbothane™ Isolation Feet (Revolv Type) Before: Small turned aluminium feet Now: Large composite feet with 6 Sorbothane™ contact nodules Why it matters: Sorbothane is an advanced viscoelastic polymer that converts mechanical energy into heat. The feet (first used on the TecnoDec) offer superior vibration absorption and control due to multiple small contact nodes that compress more gradually and efficiently than a single large puck. What it improves: Quieter background Improved musical flow Greater resolution, especially at low volumes 7. Smoothed Platter Styling Before: Visible belt groove around Delrin platter Now: Sleek platter edge for a cleaner look Why it matters: While performance remains the same, this small aesthetic refinement gives the new Gyro a more resolved and minimal appearance—bringing the visual experience in line with the precision beneath. What it improves: Sleeker, more modern appearance Matches clean lines of new base and feet 8. Motor Pod Redesign with Electronic Speed Control Before: Basic motor pod with manual belt swap for speed Now: Shielded motor with grounded cable, re-engineered enclosure, and electronic switching Why it matters: The motor is a major source of potential interference. By redesigning the pod to minimise electrical and mechanical noise—and adding speed switching via the controller—we deliver a quieter background and smoother playback experience. What it improves: Easy switching between 33.3 and 45 RPM Lower mechanical and electrical noise 9. Double-Helix Oil Pumping Bearing Before: Inverted bearing with single-helix oil groove Now: Inverted bearing with double-helix for 2× oil flow Why it matters: The bearing is unchanged in architecture, but now features a second spiral groove that actively draws more oil up to the thrust point. This ensures better lubrication under pressure, smoother rotation, and less wear. What it improves: Lower friction and wear Improved long-term consistency Greater platter stability and fluidity The Best Gyro We’ve Ever Made This is the Gyro evolved — not just in how it performs, but in how it makes you feel. Every update was made with one purpose: to let the music come through with more focus, more energy, and more emotional connection. To give you a turntable that feels alive — and invites you to slow down, listen deeper, and lose yourself in the moment. It’s the Gyro. Just more of everything that made you love it in the first place.