Two new designs mark major steps for the British HiFi brand Michell, with the updating of the Michell Gyro and the new Michell Revolv.

With the launch of the new Michell Gyro and Michell Revolv, Michell Audio reaffirms its position at the forefront of British HiFi engineering. Both models share a design language rooted in mechanical precision, vibration control, and enduring build quality.

For listeners seeking the ultimate expression of Michell’s engineering heritage, the new Gyro represents the latest evolution of a true HiFi icon. The Revolv, meanwhile, opens the door to Michell’s design principles at a more accessible level, maintaining the company’s trademark attention to detail and musical integrity.

NEW MICHELL GYRO TURNTABLE

The latest version of the iconic Michell Gyro turntable is a model that has defined the company’s design philosophy since the GyroDec first appeared in 1982. The new Gyro retains its instantly recognizable aesthetic but features an entirely re-engineered structure aimed at elevating performance while preserving the heritage that made it a HiFi classic.

Central to the redesign is a precision-machined, solid 19mm aerospace-grade aluminum chassis, replacing the cast aluminum of previous generations. This upgrade ensures consistent mechanical behaviour throughout the structure, reducing coloration and improving imaging and energy control. Michell’s engineers employed advanced analysis tools, including finite element analysis and AI-assisted modelling, to optimize vibration control, mass distribution, and damping, resulting in a lower noise floor and greater musical precision, Michell tells us.

GYRO INNOVATIONS ENHANCE PERFORMANCE

The familiar three-point suspension has been refined with a new self-centring mechanism known as Equilibria™, lowering the system’s resonant frequency from 4.5Hz to 3.5Hz. This development delivers tighter low-frequency control and enhanced pitch stability. The addition of custom Sorbothane™ feet, featuring six contact nodes per foot, further reduces vibration.

Michell’s signature inverted bearing now incorporates a double helix oil pump, doubling the lubricant flow to minimize friction. The motor assembly is a new shielded design with integrated grounding and electronic speed control for both 33.3 and 45 RPM operation. The result is quieter performance and smoother operation.

MICHELL GYRO DESIGN UPDATES AND CONSTRUCTION

While recognizably a Gyro, the new model features several stylistic refinements. The Delrin platter now sports a clean, groove-less edge for a sleeker look, while the base has transitioned from acrylic to a high-mass aluminum platform. This change enhances rigidity and allows the suspension and feet to operate with greater predictability.

MICHELL REVOLV TURNTABLE

Alongside the new Gyro, Michell Audio has introduced the Revolv, a new turntable designed to bring the company’s signature engineering and design ethos to a wider audience. Positioned between the TecnoDec and Gyro models, the Revolv draws heavily from the Gyro’s technical innovations while maintaining a more compact and accessible format.

The Revolv employs a rigid, high-mass design based around a 19mm aerospace-grade aluminum chassis machined from a single billet. Its structure provides excellent vibration control through mechanical grounding and damping. Six Sorbothane™ contact nodes within each foot isolate the deck from external disturbances, maintaining low resonance and precise energy transfer.

MICHELL REVOLV FEATURES AND TECHNOLOGY

Like the Gyro, the Revolv incorporates Michell’s renowned inverted bearing design, here using a mono-helix oil channel to ensure consistent lubrication and smooth, low-friction rotation. The Delrin® platter, complete with the familiar solid brass weights, provides speed stability and damping characteristics closely matched to vinyl, designed to ensure a neutral sonic character and minimal wow and flutter.

Drive is provided by a new, isolated free-standing motor system with a highly regulated, grounded, and electromagnetically shielded power supply. The clam-shell housing, machined from a single billet of aluminum, follows the aesthetic cues of Michell’s Apollo phono stage. Speed control for 33.3 and 45 RPM is handled electronically.

REVOLV DESIGN ETHOS AND HERITAGE

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Revolv embodies Michell’s commitment to longevity, modular design, and upgradeable architecture. Its minimalist form and robust engineering are intended to provide a lifetime of performance and pride of ownership. The turntable’s design reflects decades of research and development derived from the Gyro, creating a bridge between Michell’s entry-level and high-end offerings.

According to Michell Audio managing director Jonathan Nye, the Revolv “blends the key innovations of the Gyro with a refined TecnoDec platform, offering exceptional musical detail and control”.

Both models are available for your listening pleasure at My Kind of Music, Toronto.

Happy Listening.

MKoM, Toronto

At this year’s upcoming Toronto Audiofest (Oct.17-19), be sure to look for for the Essentia Technologies exhibit on the 2nd floor, next to the adjacent Carlton Room. Simply ask for Scott or Leonie, to view & audition the lineup, including Michell’s Muse Phono stage c/w the Apollo Power Supply.

In addition, Michell, UK’s Steve Rowland and Jonathan Nye will be there to assist and answer questions. This exhibit will also include the world debut of two brand new models, so it will prove to be well worth the visit. 

We look forward to seeing you there…

Happy Listening, MKoM, Toronto

As an authorized partner for Michell Audio products, MKoM, Toronto is pleased to assist.

February, 2025.

Luxman L-505Z Integrated Amplifier

We at MKoM, Toronto are pleased to announce that the new L-505Z is now shipping from Luxman and we should be able to deliver mid July, 2024.

The Luxman is about transparency, allowing you to get close to the moment the recording was done, being in the room with the musician, getting intimate with the effortless detail, especially micro-detail. Muscular when it needs to be, bringing the scale of instruments into focus. Tight bass, never forceful, just lively, bringing the launch of a sudden pressure wave of air as a drum is struck into your room as if you were present the day the recording was done. 

Luxman’s L-505 Z is not an inexpensive amplifier, but it is the first rung on the Luxman amp ladder – and yet it didn’t sound anything like an entry point amp. Made entirely in Japan, the elegant L-505 Z as superb Swiss-watch build quality and sound quality to match

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Available for your listening pleasure in downtown Toronto at My Kind of Music.

Launching New Degritter MARK II Software 4.0

The development team at Degritter via MKoM, Toronto are pleased to announce the launch a major software update for Degritter MARK II machines.

The new software will reduce the use of English language in machine menus, making it more intuitive and easy to use for people worldwide. Software will be made public for MARK II users on Monday 8th of January, 2024.

What’s new?

* Navigating the machine functions has been simplified.
* Machine’s settings are now accompanied by easy to understand pictograms. It especially simplifies the use of complicated functions like when operating the machine with two-tank rinse mode.
* Instead of programs (Quick, Medium, Heavy) users can choose between the number of full revolutions the record will be cleaned in the machine.

***Please note that this software upgrade will be exclusively available for MARK II machines***
Unfortunately due to technical reasons MARK I hardware is unable to run the new software.

The new software comes with a new user manual. If you are an owner of a MARK II machine and would like to upgrade it to the newest software, please contact us directly. We may then supply you with an SD card containing the new software and a printed version of the updated user manual.

To get an SD card and a new user manual, please feel free to contact us directly at info@mykindofmusic.com

Warm Regards & Happy Listening,

MKoM, Toronto