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about MSR

We are proud of our MS turntables and feel that they are the most thoroughly engineered, advanced designed and finest constructed turntables available today while maintaining a very simplistic form. We pride ourselves on our real world engineering principals and theories that are not dictated on what the norm or trend say they should be. From conversations on design theory, to print, to CNC programming, to part, to final finish and assembly, we have spent over two years furthering and embellishing upon the designs of the original Merrill Heirloom table to bring them to the point in which they stand today. We as a team rely on the knowledge and expertise we have derived from the fields that we have come from which is Industrial Technology and the Aerospace Industry. This knowledge has trickled down into the product in which we are building today. We believe that you as an owner will be proud as well.

 

a letter from George Merrill

I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity and the capability to design the original Merrill Heirloom Turntable. Approximately 4 years ago I had a stellar moment in my life. I had the fortune to meet Anthony Scillia. In my humble opinion this is one of the most forward thinking perfectionists of our time. His band of cronies are cut from the same cloth. Together they have taken my previous work and raised the bar to a new height. In my opinion, a height that will take many years to surpass. But, this is nothing compared to the lifelong friends I have found. A truly great moment in my life.

George Merrill

the team

George Merrill Electrical Engineer
Owner of George Merrill's Analog Emporium. Formerly owned UGS Audio for 30 years.
The first to apply modern technology to turntable design with the use of plastics and Energy Management systems. Principal designer of the Merrill Heirloom Transcription deck. Originator of the world famous Acoustic Research turntable upgrades.
   
Anthony Scillia Machinist
Mechanical Engineer
Aircraft Structural Mechanic - US Navy
Specialist in the maintenance and repair of Laser Welding and Drilling Systems.
Solidworks
   
Paul Landino Senior Design Engineer responsible for mechanical, electrical, electronic design and code writing for Turbomotive, Inc. A company that designed, built and installed aircraft engine test cells around the world.
Crypto logic Maintenance Technician - US Navy
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop
   
Mike Greenhill Holds Degrees from:
Waterbury State Tech: Tool and Die Making and Manufacturing Engineering.
Connecticut State Apprenticeship: Tool and Die Maker
Owner of Idyllic Technologies
Manufacturer' of components for the Aero Space industry.
Expert in programming all varieties of machine controls.
Master Cam, Solid Works, Pro E
   
Val Valentino Graduate of U.S. Army Signal Corps Electronics School.
Yale University Dept. Engineering and Applied Science: Assistant to Professor William R. Bennett, Co Inventor of the Laser.
Owner of Townsend Technical Associates:
Supplies Consulting Services, Design, Product Test, Operating and Diagnostic Systems to companies such as:
Texaco Research Center
General Electric Medical Systems
Westinghouse (WABCO)
Amtrak , New Jersey Transit Rail, Port Authority NY NJ (PATH),
Metro North and the Long Island Railroad.
Passenger Railcar Builders: Alsthom, Bombardier, Kawasaki

disclaimer

As with everything at MSR - most of our parts are CNC machined. That being said, all the units are hand built one at a time. Each part is cleaned and inspected against the print, De burred, then hand assembled, packaged, etc. From the assembly and testing of the cables and electronics, to the construction of the wood plinths of the MS2, to the finishing of the plastic or steel parts, to the design update and documentation - there is not enough time in the day to accomplish all that we are tasked with while still maintaining a steady production work load from our Aerospace and commercial customer base.

Upon order of your unit please allow 6 to 8 weeks delivery time. In all cases, we will do our best to and usually beat our commitment time if all possible.

As we continuously engage in research to improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications and prices without prior notice or obligation.

Thank you from the staff at MSR, LLC.

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