Michell Reference Hydraulic Transcriptor

The Michell Reference Electronic is the electronic speed control version of the Hydraulic Reference. The turntable and associated Fluid arm represent the very latest in record-playing engineering techniques and are designed to complement the finest stereo reproduction equipment. The complete unit is free-standing on adjustable legs that dampen acoustic feedback. The Reference Electronic employs a pancake-style brushless DC motor encapsulated within a detachable, sealed drive and control module mounted in the motherboard. Drive to the platter is via a neoprene belt, thereby providing complete vibration isolation. Two-speed operation (33.33 and 45 rpm) is controlled electronically, with power and speed set by a single knob. Fine speed control is achieved independently via two micro-potentiometers located on either side of the main control knob. The turntable also features provision for the unique sweep arm, representing a major advance in the field of record-cleaning devices.

Drive method: belt drive Motor: pancake brushless DC motor Platter: 305 mm, 5 kg, cast and machined aluminium alloy disc fitted with 6 gold-plated weights Main bearing: polished steel spindle in PTFE bushes Speed control: electronic Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm Speed control: ±5% of nominal Wow and flutter: 0.05% Rumble: not audible Dimensions: 438 x 432 x 178 mm