AMG Ventus
After two years of intensive development work, Analog Manufaktur Germany proudly presents the AMG Ventus – a phono preamplifier that sets new standards in analog sound reproduction. Developed by Julian Lorenzi and his experienced team, the Ventus combines decades of know-how in the high-end audio sector with uncompromising engineering skills.
The Ventus was developed with the clear aim of delivering a sound quality that touches: emotional, organic and absolutely pure. Every component, every circuit and every design element serves only one purpose – the unadulterated reproduction of your records, from the first groove to the last note.
Rooted in the AMG philosophy of precision, craftsmanship and acoustic purity, the Ventus offers exceptional versatility and uncompromising fidelity. It preserves the full integrity of the analog signal and brings out the best in any audio system.
The elegant design reflects the technical brilliance that AMG stands for. The AMG Ventus is more than just a device – it is a statement for all those who not only want to listen to music, but also feel it.
Performance features
- 3 inputs and 1 output, each optionally available as fully balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA
- Dual-mono construction housed in a solid aluminum chassis machined from a single block
- 5 different gain settings for a wide range of cartridges
- Individual MC mode and Individual MM mode
- Various adjustment options for each input
- Mechanically decoupled circuit boards
- Discrete design featuring JFET and MOSFET circuitry
- Open-loop design without negative feedback
- RIAA PPS and PP Silver & Gold capacitors for maximum signal accuracy
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Specifications
- Mode
- MM / MC with adjustable load impedance and subsonic filter
- Gain at 1 kHz
- Balanced: 70 dB 66 dB 60 dB 56 dB 46 dB\nSingle-Ended: 64 dB 60 dB 54 dB 50 dB 40 dB
- Input Impedance (Ω)
- 47k 22k 1k 475 Ω 220 Ω 100 Ω 60 Ω 30 Ω
- Capacitive Loading
- 1500 pF 1000 pF 470 pF 330 pF 150 pF 100 pF 56 pF 39 pF
- RIAA Accuracy
- ± 1 dB @ 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 2nd harmonic -70 dB / 3rd harmonic −90 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- 90 dB (unweighted) @ 1 kHz @ 500 μV
- Overload Margin
- 18 dB / MC / MM
- Max. Output Voltage
- 10 Vrms (1 kHz)
- RIAA
- According to RIAA (time constants: 75 μs / 318 μs / 3180 μs)
- Channel Separation
- > 100 dB at 20 Hz - 20 kHz, opposite channel short-circuited
- Output Impedance
- 62 Ω
- Power Consumption
- Operating and maximum power 30 watts / Switched off 0.0 watts
- Power Supply
- 230 VAC / 50 Hz or 115 VAC / 60 Hz preconfigured
- Weight
- approx. 20 kg
- Dimensions (W/D/H)
- approx. 400 × 372 × 100 mm
Manufacturer's Description — AMG
After two years of intensive development work, Analog Manufaktur Germany proudly presents the AMG Ventus – a phono preamplifier that sets new standards in analog sound reproduction. Developed by Julian Lorenzi and his experienced team, the Ventus combines decades of know-how in the high-end audio sector with uncompromising engineering skills.
The Ventus was developed with the clear aim of delivering a sound quality that touches: emotional, organic and absolutely pure. Every component, every circuit and every design element serves only one purpose – the unadulterated reproduction of your records, from the first groove to the last note.
Rooted in the AMG philosophy of precision, craftsmanship and acoustic purity, the Ventus offers exceptional versatility and uncompromising fidelity. It preserves the full integrity of the analog signal and brings out the best in any audio system.
The elegant design reflects the technical brilliance that AMG stands for. The AMG Ventus is more than just a device – it is a statement for all those who not only want to listen to music, but also feel it.
Performance features
- 3 inputs and 1 output, each optionally available as fully balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA
- Dual-mono construction housed in a solid aluminum chassis machined from a single block
- 5 different gain settings for a wide range of cartridges
- Individual MC mode and Individual MM mode
- Various adjustment options for each input
- Mechanically decoupled circuit boards
- Discrete design featuring JFET and MOSFET circuitry
- Open-loop design without negative feedback
- RIAA PPS and PP Silver & Gold capacitors for maximum signal accuracy
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