Vintage Gyrodec TT power supply question

I really like my gyrodec so I think it's worth the effort.

The HR power supply is the upgrade. I found it to be a significant improvement. It was cheaper a few years ago though.

https://fidelityhifi.com/products/michell-hr-power-supply

If you want to roll the dice with a used PS, this might work for you:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649888139-michell-gyro-se-power-supply/

Best of luck, let us know how it turns out!

At the risk of stating the obvious, early Michell Engineering turntables had AC motors, newer ones (2001 onwards?) have DC motors. Consequently, if you have a pre 2001 GyroDec, the standalone upgrade PSU Michell Engineering now sell (HR Power Supply) will not work with your TT.

Thanks for the responses. 

mgattmch - if it is the AC motor, can it be upgraded to DC?

boywondr84, sure can, a lot more expensive than just replacing the power supply though. Have you checked which motor you have? Two ways to do this; send Michell Engineering your deck sn and they will tell you. Simpler, look at the motor, if there is an approximate 3cm knurled nut where the drive shaft protrudes from the motor housing, it is a AC Papst synchronous motor, if the spindle simply emerges from the housing, it is a DC motor.

Here is a great article detailing the history of the GyroDec:

https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/features-menu/in-good-company/1089-the-genesis-and-history-of-the-legendary-michell-gyrodec-turntable-dawn-of-a-new-era