Autographed J.A. Michell Gyro Dec Special Edition

w/Rega RB300 Tone Arm & Extras

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Description

This is a Special Built and SIGNED "J.A. Michell, January 7th, 1990" GyroDec, similar to the current "MKII Limited Edition" (with black chassis and Gold Motor Housing, Armboard, Spring Caps and Platter Weights) It was built to include the Rega RB300 Tone Arm & Audio-Technica Phono Cartridge.

The J.A. Michell GyroDec turntables are precision instruments, built to last, and to reproduce sound as close as possible to the mastertape.

J.A. Michell, in addition to being a leading audio component manufacturer for almost 40 years, is also well known for contributions to the movie industry in the engineering of props for "2001-Space Odyssey" and others, as well as motorcar and aircraft builders.

After the passing of John Michell in October 2003, Michell Engineering honored his memory with 100 units of a special edition commemorative turntable that sold for over $5000. These are "sold out" and the chance of finding someone wishing to sell their unit is not too likely. Of course, getting one at or below the original price is even less likely, as the collector value for such a unit would increase due to the limited availability.

Well, this opportunity to own an Autographed J.A. Michell GyroDec, signed & dated by the world renowned master John Michell, is also a very rare occasion for any audiophile.

Specifics About This Unit:

This Gyro Dec was built by J.A. Michell in the U.K. and was personally signed and dated at the bottom edge of the GyroDec plate affixed to the acrylic dust cover on the front left corner. His autographed signature and the date "January 7th 1990" are hand scribed into the plate, as noted in the pictures.

This classic Gyro Dec three-point spring-suspended turntable is mounted in the Bronze tinted acrylic Dust Case, and also includes the Gold Record Clamp with J.A. Michell Engineering emblazoned on it, as well as the Rega/Michell RB300 Tone Arm installed with an Audio-Technica AT-F5/OCC Phono Cartridge.

Features & Description:

• Single acrylic chassis, aluminum suspended subchassis with stabilized operation and internally isolated suspension turrets
• Impedance-matched acrylic/vinyl platter, with brass weights for high inertia
• Gold Record clamp with J.A. Michell Engineering, Ltd. England in black script lettering
• Custom Gold Arm Board
• Custom Gold Spring Caps
• Custom Gold standalone motor (original UK model, missing power cord/adapter - DC motor upgrade recommended)
• Finished in Bronze-tinted Acrylic Dust Case with aluminium hinges (there are some scratches in the middle of the top cover, on the inside, covering approximately a 1" diameter area)
• Rega/Michell RB300 Tone Arm (more info below)
• Set-up Instructions/Care & Maintenance, Cartridge Alignment Guage & Record Clamp Information is Included
• There are a few minor scratches (perhaps 1mm or so) on the edge of the black chassis, in the Tone Arm area, as seen in the pictures. These are not very noticeable, as I didn't notice them until I saw them in the pictures and they seem much more noticeable in the pictures than normal visual inspection, probably due to close-up shots exaggerating the details. A black touch-up pen will easily take care of this, but I'll let you do it.

This unit was purchased as part of a buy-out and this unit has been in storage since being brought to the U.S. in the 90's and was never updated to work on 110V.
For information on accessories, parts & upgrades, see U.S. Dealer at http://www.artech-electronics.com/us/products/michell/mich_upg.html .

Rega/Michell RB300 Tone Arm (included)

Of course, this Special Built Gyro Dec would not be complete without two of the finest pieces of audio-techophile equipment in the world... the Rega/Michell RB300 Tone Arm, installed with an Audio-Technica AT-F5/OCC Phono Cartridge. The Rega RB300 Tone Arm improves on the also excellent RB250 tone arm by the addition of the Vertical Downforce Tracking Adjustment Dial and higher tolerance bearings.

The Rega RB300 Tone Arm award winning design due to its unsurpassed build and sound quality, is Hand-Made from a single aluminum casting, from the bearing through to the headshell, which was previously thought to be impossible, and is unchanged to this day. Vertical downforce is set using a springloaded dial to adjust the counterweight.

First launched in 1983, the legendary Rega tonearm is one of the most famous tonearms ever produced and still just as popular today. The Rega tonearm has sold over a quarter of a million units worldwide and sales still continue, even in the digital age.

Fitted to this Autographed J.A. Michell Gyro Dec Turntable, the Rega RB300 Tone Arm will never be found lacking in performance and will work with equal-quality cartridges to provide you with the most astonishing musical quality ever imagined.

Cartridge/Tonearm Alignment Gauge is also included.

Great sites for Information on Tonearm & Cartridge Setup can be found at
http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/ttadjust.html
http://www.deadwaxcafe.com/vzone/cartalign.asp

Terms & Conditions - READ CAREFULLY

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Condition

While I feel that this Autographed J.A. Michell Gyro Dec should be in good working condition due to my brief dialog with the original owner and the care that was exhibited in the packing of this unit, I can NOT guarantee this with regards to functionality, since I have not personally verified its' operation and have only unpacked the unit from the box for photos. You are purchasing this unit "as-is", with no warranties or guaranties, with the exception of features as described. You are bidding only on the item as shown in the pictures and the documentation described. I have attempted to provide as much information as I have been able to find on this unit and determined from visual inspection or provided by others opinions or statements which may or may not be deemed reliable.

As this item is being sold "as-is, where-is" with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied, except as specifically stated in the descriptions given and considering this is being sold in "Used Condition" and there may be minor scratches or other blemishes from normal wear & tear as expected with any used item, which I may have missed in my observations and/or description and such normal wear & tear may not be considered "Significantly Not as Described" in accordance with PayPal terms & conditions.

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