Semi-automatic (auto-lift) direct-drive consumer turntable by Luxman. Made in Japan, early 1980’s. List price approx $300 USD.

In 1998, John Michell introduced the Gyro SE, a stripped-down version of his venerable Gyrodec model. Coming in at a lower price tag with an almost-equal cool factor, the SE was a hit with audiophiles and critics. It was typically fitted with Rega’s RB300 tonearm.

The Royale 400 is the ultimate offering from New Zealand’s Well-Tempered Lab. It features a massive multi-layer plinth, and transcription-length tonearm. The Royale 400 was introduced in 2015 at a retail price of $15,000.