Michell Orbe Turntable

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The Michell Orbe Turntable represents the pinnacle of analog precision and is Michell's flagship model. Elevating vinyl playback to the next level, the Orbe delivers a true audioph ile listening experience with exceptional detail, neutrality, and rhythm. With its classic elegance, this turntable offers a transcendent auditory journey, making it the ideal choice for discerning vinyl enthusiasts seeking unparalleled sound quality. Key Features Dual-Layer Isolation System: Minimizes external vibrations, allowing records to spin in serene isolation for pure sound reproduction. Inverted Oil Circulating Main Bearing: Ensures full lubrication and reduces noise and vibration, contributing to an undisturbed listening experience. Extra Heavy Impedance-Matched Platter: A 60 mm thick platter dampens vibrations and adds mass for improved speed stability. Orbe Controller Power Supply: Guarantees rock-solid speed stability with servo motor control and Never Connected™ circuitry. Weighted Pendulum-Style Sub-Chassis: Provides a rigid platform, eliminating unwanted movements and acting as a vibration sink. Bundle Includes: Record clamp and hinged lid. Design and Build The Orbe Turntable features a sophisticated design that combines aesthetic elegance with functional excellence. Dual high-density acrylic bases, separated by three pin points, create an efficient isolation platform that eliminates structural feedback. The weighted pendulum-style sub-chassis hangs from a three-point spring suspension system, offering a stable and dense platform for the main bearing, platter, and tonearm assembly. Solid aluminum feet with low contact areas minimize vibration transfer from supporting surfaces, while the free-standing motor unit, completely separate from the turntable, prevents motor-induced vibrations. Performance Delivering a large soundstage and engaging musicality, the Orbe unveils every nuance of your music collection with exceptional clarity and fidelity. The extra heavy impedance-matched platter, combined with the advanced power supply and motor control, ensures impeccable speed stability and minimizes wow and flutter. This results in a neutral, reference-quality sound that brings your vinyl records to life, allowing you to experience music as the artists intended. Technology At the core of the Orbe Turntable lies innovative technology designed to enhance every aspect of playback. The inverted oil circulating main bearing uses a modified Archimedean screw machined into the bearing's inner bore to draw oil from a reservoir at the base up to the thrust ball at the top, fully lubricating the bearing during rotation. This design eliminates noise and vibration caused by rotation, ensuring silent and smooth operation. The Orbe Controller Power Supply, featuring a large toroidal transformer and Never Connected™ circuitry with servo motor control technology, maintains precise platter speed by automatically adjusting output to correct any changes. The extra heavy 60 mm thick impedance-matched platter, crafted from vibration-damping material similar to vinyl, offers a neutral sound characteristic and increased mass for improved momentum. Dual-layer isolation and the three-point spring suspension system further isolate the turntable from external vibrations, enhancing overall sound purity. Versatility and Compatibility The Orbe Turntable is equipped with the TecnoArm 2, providing a high-precision tonearm that complements the Orbe’s performance capabilities for an exceptional listening experience. Its adjustable suspension system and screw-down Orbe record clamp allow for precise setup and optimization, accommodating a wide range of cartridges and audio configurations. This makes the Orbe a flexible choice that integrates seamlessly into high-end audio systems, offering audiophiles a tailored approach to achieving their ideal sound. Orbe Bundle Includes This Michell Orbe Turntable comes with the Hinged Lid: The Orbe turntable comes with a hinged clear acrylic lid to protect the turntable from dust and damage. The hinges are made in two parts that allow the lid to be easily removed if required. Orbe Record Clamp: The Orbe clamp is a screw-down design, which allows you to exert more force onto the vinyl when clamping it to the platter than the standard clamps allow. This further helps flatten warped and uneven vinyl and eliminate resonance in the vinyl disk. Orbe Options Tonearms Options Michell TecnoArm 2: The TecnoArm 2 is engineered for audiophile-level performance and exceptional value. Its custom one-piece arm tube is shot-blasted to reduce ringing and precision-drilled to minimize mass. Ultra-low friction polymer bearings and a redesigned mounting base enhance stability and precision. Wired with 99.9999% pure silver litz wire from cartridge tags to phono plugs, it ensures signal purity without internal wiring joints. The TecnoWeight counterweight system allows precise tracking force adjustment, while the VTA/SRA adjuster ensures accurate stylus alignment for optimal playback. Designed to compete with tonearms at significantly higher price points, the TecnoArm 2 is a standout choice for vinyl enthusiasts. Michell T8 Tonearm: The T8 Tonearm, developed in partnership with Audiomods, is crafted for audiophiles seeking uncompromising playback precision. Machined from a single billet for resonance control and structural integrity, it includes continuous silver internal wiring, stainless steel bearings, and fully adjustable VTA, azimuth, and anti-skate. The T8 is the perfect match for Michell's Orbe models, providing high-resolution detail and a mechanically superior platform for cartridge performance. Rega RB3000: The Rega RB3000 is a high-precision tonearm built from a single-piece aluminum casting for rigidity and low-friction performance. Hand-polished and fitted with upgraded bearings, it delivers smooth tracking and refined detail retrieval. Its minimal-joint design reduces unwanted vibration, making it a strong match for listeners prioritizing clarity and tonal control. Cartridge Options CUSIS E: The entry-level moving-coil cartridge from Michell Audio features an elliptical stylus and aluminium cantilever built into a rigid aluminium chassis. It offers notable value and good performance for its price, making it a strong choice for vinyl listeners upgrading from an older MM or starter MC. CUSIS E/H: A high-output version of the CUSIS E that retains the same body and construction but delivers higher output for use with MM phono stages. It gives flexibility in system compatibility without sacrificing the cartridge's fundamental design strengths. CUSIS S: A refined moving-coil cartridge that elevates the line with a Shibata stylus, boron cantilever and larger, vibration-controlled chassis. It offers more detail, deeper insight and wider frequency response than the entry models, making it a compelling option for serious analog systems. CUSIS M: The top of the range moving-coil from Michell Audio, built without cost constraints. It integrates a Microline stylus, high-precision generator, carbon-loaded acrylic body and large aluminium chassis to maximise detail, neutrality and dynamic capability. Ideal for listeners demanding reference-level vinyl performance. All selected tonearm and cartridge options are professionally mounted, aligned, and checked by our team before delivery. The Listening Room Experience Complete the Signal Path The Orbe's reference-grade isolation and inverted bearing deliver a level of detail that exposes weaknesses elsewhere in the chain. To preserve that performance, Michell designed the Apollo Phono Stage with the same precision philosophy: Class A amplification, hand-matched components, and an outboard Muse power supply that keeps noise out of the signal path. At The Listening Room, we take pride in offering more than just high-fidelity audio equipment. We provide expert advice, personalized service, and a commitment to helping you find the perfect sound system for your space. From delivery to custom setup, our goal is to ensure that every piece of equipment you purchase performs at its absolute best in your environment. Trust us to be your partners in the pursuit of exceptional sound. Specifications Michell Orbe Specifications Model Michell Orbe Weight 13.5 kg Dimensions 49 cm (W) x 37.5 cm (D) x 15 cm (H) Platter Thickness 60 mm Platter Material Vibration-damping material Feet Material Solid aluminum with low contact area Sub-Chassis Type Weighted pendulum-style Main Bearing Type Inverted oil circulating with modified Archimedean screw Motor Unit Free-standing separate unit Isolation Dual-layer isolation system Suspension System Three-point spring Power Supply Unit Orbe Controller with large toroidal transformer Motor Control Technology Never Connected™ circuitry with servo motor control Record Clamp Orbe screw-down design Tonearm Compatibility Supports T2 or T3 tonearms Warranty Lifetime purchase Show more