"Never-Connected" PSU & DC Motor Upgrade for AC-Powered Orbes

This kit consists of a complete new DC motor/housing assembly as well as an Orbe NC power supply as supplied on the latest Orbes, and will bring your older Orbe up to latest specification. Using new patented "Never-Connected" technology, the revolutionary new isolating power supply design ensures the motor is never connected directly to the AC mains, resulting in total isolation from mains borne noise and interference. The "Never-Connected" circuit acts similar to a pure DC source (battery) to feed the motor power and provides a substantial improvement in sound quality. Comes pre-tested with a new drive belt.
This kit comes with a gold anodized motor housing. If you require a black unit, please specify at time of order. Kit can also be used to upgrade a Gyro SE to Orbe SE. An Orbe platter/clamp upgrade kit and spider kit will also be required.

Orbe Platter/Clamp Upgrade kit for GryroDec & Gyro SE to Orbe SE platter and clamp.

Converts acrylic platter GyroDecs or Gyro SE to the Orbe Platter and screw-down clamp. Brings your GyroDec that much closer to the sound quality of the Orbe. We recommend the DensoDamp chassis danping compound too. Also, if you do not have the latest 2-piece decoupled suspension towers, you should consider this as well. (MKI GyroDecs require a change to later style springs. — Call for details.)

Acrylic Platter/Springs/Adjusters/Inverted Main Bearing Kit

or early GyroDecs equipped with the aluminum platter and rubber mat. This upgrade provides the biggest bang for the buck. Improves, dynamics, neutrality, soundstaging , bass extension and tightness as well as lowering the noise floor between notes. An absolute must.

DC Motor and Power Supply Upgrade Kit
If you own an older AC-powered GyroDec or Gyro SE, you should consider this inexpensive upgrade which produces a quantum improvement in sound quality, while totally eliminating mechanical resonance produced by the older AC motors. This kit outperforms the old AC motor, even with the upgraded QC power supply, yet costs much less! The new DC motor comes pre-assembled to a new top plate with switch, that simply drops into your present Gyro motor housing. The DC power supply has an internal speed adjutment, and is the same as the one used on the GyroDec, Gyro SE and TecnoDec. Some soldering is required.

Orbe Clamp Upgrade Kit for GyroDec & Gyro SE - converts to Orbe Screw-down clamp.

For owners of Gyros who want to obtain the benefits of the Orbe's screw-down clamp, but aren't ready for the full Orbe Platter Kit. Includes the clamp, threaded bearing spindle, platter lock nut and finishing ring. (Will only fit Gyros with inverted bearing.)

GYRODEC STAND ALONE MOTOR HOUSING UPGRADE KIT

Prewired stand-alone motor housing will accept your old AC Gyro motor and top plate, or the new DC motor Upgrade Kit. This housing virtually eliminates all motor noise from the AC motor on earlier Gyros. Comes pre-wired with a short power lead which is terminated in a mini XLR connector. A mating XLR power connector is included to install on older AC power supplies. If used with a GyroDec, machining of a hole in the baseboard and soldering is required, unless you are converting your GyroDec to the SE configuration, with no base or dust cover. (See Gyro SE Spyder kit below).

Orbe SE Spider Kit

Will convert an Orbe to an Orbe SE. If you are willing to give up the dust cover and base on your Orbe for better sound reproduction, or your cover is broken, then this is the kit for you.

2 Piece Decoupling Suspension Tower Upgrade & Orbe.

For MKI, MKII and MKIII GyroDecs and earlier Orbes. Brings your deck up to the latest factory specs. The two piece towers uses a ball bearing to decouple the platter from the base via a single-point contact. This elevates the performance of the GyroDec closer to that of Michell's flagship Orbe. Improves the earlier Orbes as well. An inexpensive, worthwhile upgrade that provides a noticeable sound improvement. Specify GyroDec or Orbe when ordering. Set of 3.

TechnoWeight for all Rega Tonearms and variants

John Michell, one of audio’s best known and most respected audio engineers, has come up with a versatile, precision-engineered, geometrically correct counterweight system, suitable for all Rega arms and their various derivatives. The TecnoWeight will handle a wide range of cartridges, with weights from 3g to over 13g. This versatility is achieved by supplying two counterweights for cartridges in the 3-6g and 6-13g ranges. The chosen counterweight sits on a new stub shaft that allows precise adjustment of tracking weight in increments of one tenth of a gram. The Counterweight itself is underslung below the main axis of the arm tube to bring the centre of gravity of the whole arm assembly in line with the stylus tip. The TecnoWeight’s precision engineering and fine adjustment capability has a particularly large impact on the performance of the RB250 tonearm. The replacement of the plastic stub shaft and large diameter counterweight, allow for much more control, precision and detail in its musical reproduction. When used with RB300/600 arms, the TecnoWeight dispenses with the need to use the arms own somewhat questionable tracking force system, which further improves sound reproduction. The TecnoWeight is standard on Michell's own TecnoArm.

Gryo SE Spider Kit - converts GyroDec to Gryo SE Clear Acrylic. (Stand alone motor housing required)

When used with the Stand-alone Motor Housing Kit, will convert a GyroDec to a Gyro SE. If you are willing to give up the dust cover and base on your GyroDec for better sound reproduction, or your cover is broken, then this is the kit for you.

Unicover Universal Dust Cover

This is a stylish universal dust cover that protects the platter, tonearm and cartridge. Designed for the Gyro SE and Orbe SE models, but fits most other coverless decks as well.

Arm boards for GyroDec and ORBE
Available for most arms.

Conical Feet

For early GyroDecs equipped with rubber feet. Also for those who prefer to replace the resilient feet on the TecnoDec. Set of 3.

Soundscape Price:
Silver $85.00
Black $95.00

Record Clamp - Black knob

Constructed of black, non-resonant Delrin with a black-anodized aluminum knob. Supplied standard on North American GyroDec and Gyro SE. Will fit the TecnoDec and most any other turntable that has at least 8mm of untapered, unthreaded spindle protruding above the record. Clamps the record solidly to the platter to eliminate vinyl resonance and prevent slipping. To use, place the clamp over the record spindle and tighten about 1/8th of a turn. The clamp employs a contracting aluminum collet to grab the spindle and push the record against the platter. The underside of the clamp has a raised portion at its periphery that pushes down on the record just outside of the label area. The clamp is removed by unscrewing the knob 1/8 turn counterclockwise.

Record Clamp - Silver knob

Constructed of black, non-resonant Delrin with a silver-anodized aluminum knob. Supplied standard on North American GyroDec and Gyro SE. Will fit the TecnoDec and most any other turntable that has at least 8mm of untapered, unthreaded spindle protruding above the record. Clamps the record solidly to the platter to eliminate vinyl resonance and prevent slipping. To use, place the clamp over the record spindle and tighten about 1/8th of a turn. The clamp employs a contracting aluminum collet to grab the spindle and push the record against the platter. The underside of the clamp has a raised portion at its periphery that pushes down on the record just outside of the label area. The clamp is removed by unscrewing the knob 1/8 turn counterclockwise.

Rega RB250/300/600 VTA Adjuster Base

Finally, a clever, inexpensive, solution to a perplexing problem! No more arm removals to insert shims. Simply install the Michell VTA Adjustment Base on your Rega RB250, RB300 or RB600 tone arm, or any variants (Origin Live, Moth, etc, and you can adjust the vertical tracking angle in minute increments without losing the rigid mounting so important to proper sound reproduction. Requires a 1 1/8" diameter mounting hole. The VTA adjuster, at its' minimum setting, raises the tone arm by 1.75mm, which is slightly less than the thinnest shim (2mm) that REGA manufactures. The VTA adjuster is standard on Michell's own TecnoArm. Combined with Michell's Rega Finger Nut, adjustments are fast and painless.

To adjust VTA, just loosen the tone arm hold-down nut, rotate the VTA Adjuster Base to raise or lower the tone arm, then retighten the hold down nut. So simple! We recommend the use of our RegaWrench or Rega Finger Nut for even easier adjustments.

DensDamp Chassis Damping Compound for GyroDec & Gryo SE

As factory-installed on all Orbe models to damp out unwanted resonances. Apply to the underside of your GyroDec's metal chassis and get better performance. Well worth the low cost.

Premium Phono Cartrdige Clips

These are the ultimate phono cartridge clips as used on our TecnoArm. Machined from nonmagnetic solid brass billets, then electroplated with pure silver for superior conductivity. Pin entrance hole has a spring loaded easy-entrance chamfer, with a raised, contact area for better pin contact. Has an integral solder barrier to prevent solder wicking to the cartridge pin side, and a gas exit hole to allow for void-free soldering. Includes 4 color-coded shrink-on sleeves.

Silicone Fluid

For well on Hydraulic Ref. turntable and for fluid damped tonearms. Approx. 2 oz

Drive Belts

Saturn, Hydraulic Reference, Focus, Prisma, Syncro, Mycro, Gyro, Orbe.

Rega Finger Nut

Another clever design from John Michell. Replaces the large chromed nut that secures Rega tonearms to the turntable. eliminates the need for any tools to remove or adjust the tonearm. When used with the Michell VTA adjuster, allows for quick, easy VTA adjustments. The Finger Nut is standard on Michell's own TecnoArm and RB250 Special tonearms. Can be used on all Rega RB250/RB300/RB600 variants, with or without a VTA adjuster.

Synthetic Main Bearing Oil $15.00 For use in all turntable bearings.

8cc (1/4 oz.) vial As supplied on all Michell turntables. For use in all turntable bearings.