Michell Orbe Turntable
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- Official Hi-Fi Retailer since 1973
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Product Summary
The Michell Orbe is Michell’s flagship suspended turntable, designed for customers who want the brand’s fullest, most luxurious expression of high-end vinyl playback in its classic full-size form. Unlike the Orbe SE, the standard Orbe adds the clear acrylic surround and hinged lid, giving it a more complete furniture-friendly appearance while keeping the same serious reference-level engineering underneath.
A major part of the Orbe’s appeal is the way it combines stability, isolation and long-term musical composure. Michell’s three-point spring suspension, weighted pendulum-style sub chassis, inverted oil-circulating bearing and 60mm extra-heavy impedance-matched platter are all there to help the deck sound calm, neutral and exceptionally controlled. The free-standing motor unit and sophisticated Orbe Controller power supply further reduce unwanted vibration and help maintain precise speed, which is a big part of why the Orbe has such a strong reputation for natural, unforced musical performance.
The standard Orbe also has the kind of ownership appeal many customers want from a flagship turntable. The hinged clear acrylic lid offers practical protection in everyday use, while the substantial build and classic Michell design make it feel every bit like a genuine long-term centrepiece for a serious analogue system. For customers who want a beautifully engineered suspended turntable with true reference ambitions and the convenience of a full lid-equipped design, the Michell Orbe is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Flagship Michell design delivers a highly refined, neutral and deeply revealing vinyl listening experience
- Full-size Orbe layout with clear acrylic surround and hinged lid gives you the premium look and everyday practicality of the classic model
- Three-point spring suspension helps isolate the playing system from unwanted external vibration
- 60mm extra-heavy impedance-matched platter supports excellent momentum and speed stability for a calmer, more composed sound
- Free-standing motor unit helps reduce the transfer of motor vibration into the sensitive playback structure
- Orbe Controller power supply with advanced speed control helps keep platter rotation stable and consistent
- Screw-down record clamp helps flatten records more securely and improve record-to-platter coupling
- Flagship-level engineering makes it a strong long-term platform for a serious tonearm and cartridge combination
- Hinged lid adds useful day-to-day dust protection without losing the visual appeal of the full Orbe design
- Up to 5 years manufacturers' warranty on registered UK purchases
Technical Specifications
Turntable Section
- Product Type: Reference turntable
- Position in Range: Michell flagship vinyl playback system
- Suspension System: Three-point spring suspension
- Sub Chassis: Weighted pendulum-style suspended sub chassis
- Main Bearing: Inverted oil-circulating main bearing
- Platter: 60mm thick extra-heavy impedance-matched platter
- Motor System: Free-standing motor unit
- Power Supply: Orbe Controller power supply
- Record Clamp: Michell Orbe screw-down record clamp
- Dust Cover: Hinged clear acrylic lid with removable two-part hinges
Design & Performance Features
- Design Goal: Reference-quality suspended turntable with full-size lid-equipped chassis
- Isolation Approach: Suspended playback system with physically separated motor assembly
- Speed Stability Focus: Dedicated controller and motor arrangement designed for precise rotational accuracy
- Practical Benefit: Full surround and lid offer better day-to-day protection than the SE version
Weight & Dimensions
- Weight: 19 kg
- Dimensions: 53 x 41 x 21 cm (W x D x H)
- Dimensions with Lid Open: 53 x 49 x 55 cm (W x D x H)
What’s in the Box
- Michell Orbe turntable
- Free-standing motor unit
- Orbe Controller power supply
- Orbe screw-down record clamp
- Hinged clear acrylic lid
- Product documentation
