Michell Revolv Turntable

The 2026 Michell Revolv is a completely new design from the ground up: an unsuspended turntable that challenges the assumption that mass-loaded designs sacrifice refinement for stability. Using the same aerospace-grade materials and AI-modeled energy control as the Gyro, the Revolv delivers wider soundstage than the previous Gyro SE, extremely solid bass extension, and top-end detail that belies its price point. For listeners who prefer the solid foundation of a non-suspended design, this is Michell's answer.

KEY FEATURES

• 19mm Tooling Plate Chassis: Aerospace-grade aluminum, actually heavier than the Gyro chassis, using mass-based energy control
• Enhanced Inverted Bearing: Single helix design with additional aluminum mass ring for quieter operation than the TecnoDec bearing
• Sorbothane Feet: Six isolation nodes per foot target 20Hz-115Hz, matching the Gyro's floor isolation performance
• RF-Shielded Power Supply: Full Faraday cage design eliminates electromagnetic interference
• Solid Tonearm Coupling: Direct chassis connection for optimal energy transfer and dissipation
• Smooth Platter Edge: No grooves required; the belt self-levels, simplifying setup on uneven surfaces

Michell Engineering: Three Generations of British Precision

Since 1977, Michell has been engineering turntables in Borehamwood, England with obsessive attention to detail. Now in its third generation, the company remains a family business where every belt is hand-tested and every bearing is inspected by feel before leaving the factory. The Revolv brings Michell's decades of bearing and isolation expertise to a new platform designed specifically for listeners who prefer the characteristics of unsuspended designs.

Chassis and Mass-Based Energy Control

Where the Gyro uses spring suspension to isolate the platter from external vibrations, the Revolv takes the opposite approach: it uses sheer mass and material damping to control energy at the source. The 19mm aerospace-grade tooling plate aluminum chassis is actually heavier than the Gyro's suspended plinth. This density, combined with the same temperature-controlled manufacturing process that delivers 0.1mm flatness, creates a stable, predictable foundation that absorbs rather than redirects vibration energy.

The trade-off is intentional. Suspended designs like the Gyro excel at rejecting building vibrations and footfalls, offering slightly greater front-to-back soundstage depth. The Revolv sacrifices a degree of that depth for rock-solid bass foundation and immunity to suspension setup variables. In direct comparison, the Revolv matches the Gyro SE's soundstage width while delivering more authoritative low-frequency control.

Isolation Strategy

Without springs, the Revolv relies entirely on the Sorbothane feet for environmental isolation. Each foot contains six tuned isolation nodes targeting 20Hz-115Hz, the critical range where furniture vibration, footfalls, and airborne bass can feed back into the stylus. The same feet appear on the Gyro, ensuring consistent isolation performance regardless of which energy control philosophy you prefer.

For installations where additional isolation is beneficial, the Revolv pairs exceptionally well with the Iso Base platform, which adds another layer of mechanical decoupling without affecting the turntable's tonal character.

Bearing Technology

The Revolv uses Michell's inverted bearing design with a single helix oil channel. An additional aluminum mass ring surrounds the bearing assembly, adding rotational inertia and mechanical damping. The result is measurably quieter operation than the TecnoDec bearing, approaching the silence of the Gyro's dual helix system. The inverted configuration places the thrust point above the platter for inherent stability, requiring minimal adjustment over the turntable's lifetime.

Power Supply and Motor

The DC motor operates with the same electronic speed switching (33/45 RPM) found across the 2026 Michell lineup. The power supply uses milled aluminum clamshell construction forming a complete Faraday cage, eliminating RF interference that can compress dynamics and narrow the soundstage. This same RF-shielded design appears in the Gyro, ensuring the Revolv benefits from identical power delivery quality.

The Listening Room Difference

We are a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you are visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We do not just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.

Specifications

• Chassis Material: 19mm aerospace-grade tooling plate aluminum
• Platter: High-mass acetal with self-leveling belt edge
• Bearing Type: Inverted, single helix with mass ring
• Isolation: Mass-based chassis with Sorbothane feet (20Hz-115Hz)
• Motor: DC with electronic speed control (33/45 RPM)
• Power Supply: RF-shielded Faraday cage design
• Tonearm Compatibility: Rega-mount standard, solid coupling
• Included: UniCover, Record Clamp, tonearm board
• Finish: Black or Silver
• Origin: Handmade in Borehamwood, England