Michell Audio Added To PMC Distribution UK’s Portfolio

Michell's renowned turntables are made even more available to UK audiophiles through a new arrangement that sees the British-made turntables accessible through PMC Distribution UK's retailer network.

Since 1966, Michell has been associated with high-quality turntables. Its most famous product, the GyroDec, appeared in the early 1980s and still features in the company's product range, alongside the flagship Orbe and a range of other turntables, cartridges, tonearms, power supplies, upgrades, and the famed record clamp.

The new partnership apparently arose through a conversation between PMC's founder, Peter Thomas, a long-standing Michell owner, and Steve Rowland, who was in charge of the Michell business. They discussed the many similarities between the two companies: British-founded and owned, British-based manufacturing, cutting-edge technologies and, above all else, a joint passion for audio and music. As Peter Thomas says, "Why wouldn't we do it?"

Paul Bayliss, head of home audio for PMC Distribution UK, told StereoNET:

There is so much synergy between our two brands in terms of ethos, family ownership and a passion for engineering excellence, all with music at the heart, that the relationship seems entirely natural. I know we'll be able to bring a lot to the Michell brand in terms of market expansion and management.

Jonathan Nye, Michell managing director (left) and Jeff Willcocks, PMC CEO (right)

Jonathan Nye, managing director, who took over the running of Michell in 2023, adds:

We are at the point in the development of our business where we are ready to take the next steps in terms of market presence and expansion. As a relatively small team dedicated to designing and manufacturing the world's best turntables, that will remain our focus. Working with the customer-focused and hugely respected PMC Distribution UK is ideal, and we are delighted to be part of its family of carefully curated brands.

PMC Distribution UK will take over Michell's UK distribution as of February 1st and will be responsible for all UK sales enquiries, order fulfilment, customer contact, and retailer relationships.

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