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Michell Orbe SE Turntable with 3C Encounter Arm and Linear Flow 2 Cable Excellent.
Condition is listed as good, which helps, but at £3,500 this is well above your own comparable market anchor: the median is £1,593, with the 75th percentile at £2,091. On that basis, the asking price is ambitious rather than merely fair, and it would need unusually strong provenance or a notably upgraded package to justify the gap.
That said, this is a properly respected suspended-subchassis Michell table, and the bundled arm adds real value if it’s the right match and is set up well. If the deck is complete, runs quietly, and the bearings, suspension, and motor are healthy, the appeal is in the format: excellent isolation, strong pace stability, and a very real “endgame” feel for analogue buyers. For this money, I’d want clear evidence of recent servicing and included accessories.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Michell Engineering, a British hi-fi icon, traces its roots to 1966 when engineer John Michell founded the company in the UK, initially crafting scale models for films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and precision components for local firms. Building on an apprenticeship in the early 1950s, Michell's Borehamwood workshop soon expanded, taking on turntable parts for Transcriptor in 1969 and assuming full production of their Hydraulic Reference model by 1973. The pivotal 1977 launch of the Michell Reference Electronic Turntable marked its entry into audio, cementing a heritage of innovative engineering that persists today in a Hertfordshire facility.
The brand focuses squarely on high-end analog playback, renowned for precision turntables like the legendary GyroDec—first produced in 1982—and the flagship Orbe, alongside tonearms, cartridges, power supplies, and the iconic record clamp invented by John Michell. Every component, sourced from UK subcontractors except European motors, is hand-assembled with an emphasis on longevity and serviceability, shunning mass production for traditional craftsmanship.
Michell occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end market, cherished by vinyl enthusiasts for its unwavering British purity and refusal of overseas cost-cutting. Decades of refinement have earned it a cult following among discerning audiophiles, where GyroDec models remain staples, blending vintage appeal with modern upgrades for those prioritizing sonic authenticity over fleeting trends.
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