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Founded in 2011 by Werner Röschlau, a commercial pilot and master mechanical engineer, in Deining, Bavaria, Germany, Analog Manufaktur Germany (AMG) has established itself as a world-class manufacturer of precision turntables and tonearms for demanding vinyl lovers and analogue audio enthusiasts worldwide. Following Werner Röschlau's sudden passing in 2013 at age 62, his son Julian Lorenzi, who had grown into the company as partner since 2011, took over as Managing Director and has since led the company with extensive knowledge and innovative strength, continuing his father's legacy of precision engineering and aesthetic beauty. Based in their Deining factory, AMG operates with core values of authenticity, honesty, responsibility, and respect, pursuing the goal of achieving 'ultimate analogue, spatial-dynamic authenticity' through meticulous German craftsmanship and sustainable production using renewable energy. The company distinguishes itself through pioneering innovations, particularly the self-developed two-point bearing made of spring steel that remains the foundation of their acclaimed 9W and 12J tonearm series, representing the high quality and durability that has made AMG products sought after by music lovers and technology enthusiasts across over 25 countries globally. AMG's comprehensive product portfolio ranges from the minimalist simplicity of the Giro series to the massive flagship Forte turntable, with notable products including the 9W1, 9W2, and 12J2 tonearm systems and the Viella series turntables, all designed to set new standards of high-end playback quality. Under Julian Lorenzi's leadership, the company maintains high levels of vertical integration with experienced craftsmen and analogue specialists ensuring consistent quality, while earning prestigious recognition from audio publications including Stereophile, Fidelity-online, and Stereo magazine, which described their products as 'Plattenspieler der Superlative' (turntables of superlatives). The company engages with the global audio community through social media presence on Facebook (300 likes) and Instagram (@analog_manufaktur_germany with 931 followers), showcasing their commitment to expanding technologies and the pursuit of high quality for analogue music reproduction. Operating from their Bavarian headquarters with contact through [email protected], AMG continues to inspire music lovers and technology fans worldwide through constant innovation in precision engineering, establishing themselves as an established brand in the analogue market with ever-expanding technologies that honor the authentic reproduction of vinyl records through exceptional German engineering and design excellence.