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The Michell Gyro SE is a small-footprint variation of the Gyrodec turntable, replacing the Gyrodec's full acrylic plinth with a rigid acrylic spider chassis that supports a suspended sub-chassis. It uses a three-point spring suspension with a weighted pendulum-style sub-chassis to isolate the bearing, platter, and tonearm from external vibration. The design includes an inverted, oil-circulating main bearing and an impedance-matched acrylic/vinyl platter with solid brass weights to increase rotational inertia and maintain speed stability. A high-quality free-standing DC motor unit and precision-ground belt further reduce noise and improve pitch accuracy. Typically supplied without a tonearm, it is often sold in packages with Michell's T8 or TecnoArm 2 tonearms and is widely regarded for its neutral, reference-grade sound and extensive upgrade path (optional HR power supply, Orbe-style platter and clamp, performance packs, and dust cover).
Turntable mechanics and performance
Size, weight, and appearance
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The Gyrodec SE II's weight is 10.21 kg (23 lbs) against the Gyro SE's 9.979 kg (22 lbs) and its width 489.9 mm against 490 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Orbe SE's weight is 13.5 kg (30 lbs) against the Gyro SE's 9.979 kg (22 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt), platter material (Acrylic), and width (490 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The TT-15S1's output is 3.6 mV against the Gyro SE's 4.0 mV and its weight 8.9 kg (20 lbs) against 9.979 kg (22 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Gyrodec mkIV's weight is 14 kg (31 lbs) against the Gyro SE's 9.979 kg (22 lbs), its width 530 mm against 490 mm, and its height 190 mm against 135 mm. Both share platter material (Acrylic).
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