Michell Orbe SE

The Michell Orbe SE turntable is a high-performance analog playback system designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. 

Design and Build

• Base and Plinth: The Orbe SE features a spider double chassis with a suspended pendulum subchassis, providing excellent isolation and stability. The subchassis is supported by three suspension towers fixed to a secondary acrylic base, allowing for height adjustment and minimizing vibrations.

• Dimensions: Measures 150 mm in height, 490 mm in width, and 375 mm in depth.

• Weight: Weighs approximately 13.5 kg.

Motor and Drive System

• Motor Type: Uses a high-quality DC motor with tacho feedback speed control. This motor is known for its smooth operation and low vibration compared to AC motors.

• Drive Type: Belt-driven system for smooth operation and reduced motor vibrations.

• Power Supply: Features the Never Connected™ power supply technology, which includes a large toroidal transformer and servo motor control. This setup ensures precise speed stability by continuously monitoring and adjusting the motor's output.

Platter and Bearing

• Platter Material: The Orbe SE includes a 60 mm thick massive acrylic/vinyl platter designed for its vibration damping characteristics and high inertia. This platter provides a neutral sound characteristic similar to vinyl.

• Bearing System: Features an inverted oil circulating main bearing, which fully lubricates the bearing while the platter is turning. This design minimizes noise and vibration by using a modified Archimedean screw to circulate oil.

Tonearm and Cartridge

• Tonearm Compatibility: The Orbe SE is compatible with high-quality tonearms such as the Funk FX3, Tecnoarm 2, and SME tonearms.

• Cartridge: While specific cartridge details are not provided, it is compatible with a range of moving coil and moving magnet cartridges.

Connectivity and Features

• Outputs: Unbalanced RCA output for connection to a phono preamplifier.

• Record Clamp: Includes a screw-down record clamp that helps flatten warped records and eliminate resonance.

• Speed Control: Supports playback speeds of 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM with precise electronic speed control.

Additional Features

• Sound Quality: Renowned for delivering a high-end, neutral listening experience with excellent sound fidelity and minimal noise.

• Isolation: Features two layers of isolation to minimize external vibrations and ensure stable operation