AMG tonearms are a marvel of design, engineering, and execution.
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Julian Lorenzi |
Werner Röschlau, commercial pilot and master mechanical engineer, was designing and manufacturing parts for other turntable companies when, in 2011, he decided to design and build a tonearm of his own. This tonearm was the well-received AMG 9W1, which is still in the AMG tonearm line today.
The Analog Manufaktur Germany (AMG) tonearms are unique in several respects. First, they feature Mr. Röschlau’s patented dual-pivot bearing design, which uses spring steel tension rods in the vertical plane, similar to the design of helicopter rotors. This offers ultra-low friction operation, while eliminating the possibility of any bearing chatter or play, as can sometimes occur on traditional gimbal bearings tonearms.
AMG tonearms also have a useful precision bubble level built into the bearing housing and a precision threaded vertical adjustment rod to aid in setting accurate and repeatable vertical tracking angle. In addition, they use a unique magnetic anti-skate system that is more accurate across the entire surface of the record than other systems.
AMG hand winds the high-purity stranded copper internal wiring of all of their tonearms in-house. The parts for all AMG models are precision milled and finished in-house, including their aluminum arm tubes.
The AMG tonearm arm tubes are precisely calculated for the correct diameter-to-length ratio for superior resonance control. All wiring connectors are gold-plated.
The AMG Turbo models add such features as a more massive bearing housing, which increases the overall efficiency of the bearing while further reducing friction and improving resonance control. They also feature thumb-screws built-in for all adjustments, so no tools are necessary to accurately set the Turbo models. Turbo tonearms also come with a 2-piece adjustable headshell plate and alignment tool.
Today, Julian Lorenzi, Werner Röschlau’s son, is the proprietor of the AMG manufacturing facility in Deining, Bavaria, Germany, and it is state-of-the-art in every way. He has been there from the beginning in 2011, and has been involved in the development of all of the AMG products.
Since 2011, AMG has received numerous hi-fi industry awards for their tonearms, and they remain some of the very best on the market, at any price.
Osage Audio Products is happy to offer the superb line of Analog Manufaktur Germany tonearms. They can be fitted to turntables that we carry, as well as to many other turntables. For more information or to purchase an AMG tonearm, call us at 573-696-3551 or visit our showrooms. They are not available for purchase through our online store.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AMG TONEARMS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH A PHONO CABLE. THEY ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY BELOW. WE ALSO OFFER TONEARM CABLES BY OYAIDE AND BY HARMONIC TECHNOLOGY.
YOU CAN ALSO USE YOUR CHOICE OF ANY DIN-TO-RCA OR DIN-TO-XLR PHONO CABLE.
Specifications
Effective Length: 240.3mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 223mm
Overhang: 17.3mm
Offset Angle: 22.9 degrees
Effective Mass: 9.2 grams
Inner Null Point: 66.04mm
Outer Null Point: 120.9mm
| Retail Price – |
Linn Mount: $3800.00 |
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SME Mount: $3950.00 |
Download the 9W1 owner’s manual by clicking here.
Specifications
Effective Length: 229mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 211mm
Overhang: 18.1mm
Offset Angle: 24.07 degrees
Effective Mass: 9.1 grams
Inner Null Point: 66.04mm
Outer Null Point: 120.9mm
| Retail Price – |
Linn Mount: $3800.00 |
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SME Mount: $3950.00 |
Download the 9W2 owner’s manual by clicking here.
Specifications
Effective Length: 304.8mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 291.4mm
Overhang: 13.4mm
Offset Angle: 17.89 degrees
Effective Mass: 13.9 grams
Inner Null Point: 66.04mm
Outer Null Point: 120.9mm
| Retail Price – |
Linn Mount: $4800.00 |
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SME Mount: $4950.00 |
Download the 12J2 owner’s manual by clicking here.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AMG TONEARMS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH A PHONO CABLE. THEY ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY BELOW, OR YOU CAN USE YOUR CHOICE OF ANY DIN-TO-RCA OR DIN-TO-XLR PHONO CABLE.
Specifications
Effective Length: 229mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 211mm
Overhang: 18.1mm
Offset Angle: 24.07 degrees
Effective Mass: 10.2 grams
Inner Null Point: 66.04mm
Outer Null Point: 120.9mm
| Retail Price – |
Linn Mount: $8000.00 |
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SME Mount: $8150.00 |
Download the 12J2 owner’s manual by clicking here.
Specifications
Effective Length: 304.8mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 291.4mm
Overhang: 13.4mm
Offset Angle: 17.89 degrees
Effective Mass: 12.2 grams
Inner Null Point: 66.04mm
Outer Null Point: 120.9mm
| Retail Price – |
Linn Mount: $9000.00 |
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SME Mount: $9150.00 |
Download the 12J2 owner’s manual by clicking here.
Constructed of 99.9999% pure copper with a Kevlar core with tin-plated copper braided shield suspended by air tubes, and finished with a alcryn rubber jacket. The gauge is 2x23.5 AWG and the length is 1.5 meters. Total measured capacitance is 72pF.
| Retail Price – |
DIN-to-RCA: $350.00 |
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DIN-to-XLR: $600.00 |
Star-Quad 4 conductor construction using 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with Kevlar core with PTFE wrapped jacket. The outer layer is composed of LDPE air tubes suspending the shield of tinned copper and magnet wire, and finished with an outer jacket of TPR. The gauge is 4x25.5 AWG and the length is 1.5 meters. Total measured capacitance is 76pF.
| Retail Price – |
DIN-to-RCA: $700.00 |
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DIN-to-XLR: $950.00 |
Dual-mono twisted pair conductors of 99.9999% pure ultra-fine Grade 1 copper, with Kevlar core, LDPE air tubes, and extruded PTFE jacket. The outer layer is composed of PTFE air tubes that suspend the 42 AWG tinned copper and magnet wire shield away from the conductors, and finished with an outer jacket of TPR. The gauge is 4x25.5 AWG and the length is 1.5 meters. Total measured capacitance is 72pF.
| Retail Price – |
DIN-to-RCA: $1650.00 |
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DIN-to-XLR: $1900.00 |
Star-Quad 4 conductor 99.9999% Grade 1 OFHC conductors with individual strands measuring from 47 AWG to 39 AWG with a matched propagation Kevlar core and LDPE air tubes with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer is composed of PTFE air tubes that suspend the composite shield of tined copper and magnet wire away from the conductors. The outer shield is extruded TPR, the gauge is 4x 26.5, and the length is 1.5 meters. Total measured capacitance is 76pF.
| Retail Price – |
DIN-to-RCA: $2500.00 |
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DIN-to-XLR: $2750.00 |
Osage Audio Products is happy to offer the superb line of Analog Manufaktur Germany tonearms. They can be fitted to turntables that we carry, as well as to many other turntables. For more information or to purchase an AMG tonearm, call us at 573-696-3551 or visit our showrooms. They are not available for purchase through our online store.
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