Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
305.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
5.00
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Michell Reference Electronic turntable is a high-performance analog playback system that incorporates advanced engineering techniques to deliver exceptional sound quality.
Design and Build
Base and Plinth: The turntable is free-standing on adjustable acoustic feedback damping legs, ensuring stability and isolation from external vibrations.
Dimensions: Measures 438 mm in width, 432 mm in depth, and 178 mm in height.
Plinth Material: The plinth is designed to provide a stable foundation for the turntable's components.
Motor and Drive System
Motor Type: Features a pancake-type DC brushless motor encapsulated within a detachable sealed drive and control module mounted in the motherboard. This design minimizes vibrations and noise.
Drive Type: Belt-driven system using a neoprene belt, providing complete vibration insulation.
Speeds: Supports playback speeds of 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM, with electronic speed control and fine adjustments via micro-potentiometers.
Platter and Bearing
Platter Material: The platter is a 305 mm, 5 kg cast and machined aluminum alloy disc fitted with six gold-plated weights. This design ensures stability and consistent rotation.
Bearing System: The main bearing features a polished steel spindle in PTFE bushes, providing smooth operation with minimal friction.
Tonearm and Cartridge
Tonearm Compatibility: The Reference Electronic is designed to work with high-quality tonearms, including the unique Fluid arm.
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 Cleaning: Includes provision for the sweep arm, a unique record cleaning device.
Speed Control: Electronic speed control with fine adjustments for precise speed accuracy.
Additional Features
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.05%, indicating low speed variation and stable playback.
Rumble: Not audible, reflecting the turntable's effective vibration isolation.
Sound Quality: Renowned for delivering precise and detailed sound reproduction with minimal noise and resonance.