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 fully balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA
- Dual-mono construction in an aluminum housing milled from solid material
- Two gain levels for ultra-low noise
- 8 different gain settings to accommodate a wide range of cartridges
- Individual / MC mode and Individual / MM mode
- Various setting options for each input
Mechanically decoupled circuit boards - Discrete design with JFET & MOSFET circuitry
- Open loop without negative feedback
- RIAA PPS and PP silver & gold capacitors for maximum signal accuracy
Construction:
Hand-selected twisted pair design with precisely defined core diameter and matched number of cores to optimize cable capacity and inductance.Connections:
Choice of RCA or XLR connectors, manufactured without nickel barriers and soldered with Cardas silver solder for precise signal transmission. The 5-pin DIN connector is manufactured in-house to ensure optimum connectivity.
Shielding:
A tinned copper braid forms an effective shield between the Teflon coating and the textile polymer fabric. This reduces external interference and minimizes signal loss. The shielding effect is further enhanced by the special cable geometry and the grid structure.
Manufacturing:
Each cable is manufactured in our factory with the highest precision craftsmanship – according to traditional quality standards that meet the high demands of audiophile music lovers. Made in Germany.
| Modus: | MM / MC with adjustable gain and sobsonic filter |
| Gain at 1 kHz: | 70 dB 66 dB 62 dB 58 dB 54 dB 50 dB 46 dB 42 dB |
| Input impedance (Ω): | 47k 22k 1k 475 R 220 R 100 R 60 R 30 R |
| 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: | 2 nd harmonic - 70 dB / 3 nd harmonic - 90 dB |
| Signal to noise ratio (THD): | 90 dB (None Weighted) |
| Headroom: | 18 dB / MC / MM |
| Max. output voltage: | 10 V eff. (1 kHz) |
| RIAA: | According to RIAA (time const.: 75 µs / 318 µs / 3180 µs) |
| Channel seperation: | > 100 dB bei 20 Hz - 20 kHz, opposite channel short-circuited |
| Output impedanc: | 62 Ω |
| Power consumption: | Operation and Max. Power 30 watts / Switched off 0.0 watts |
| Power supply: | 230 VAC / 50 Hz or 115 VAC / 60 Hz predefined |
| Weight: | approx. 25 KG |
| Dimensions (W/D/H): | approx. 400 × 360 × 100 mm |
