AMG Viella Forte
Analog Manufaktur Germany introduces the Viella Forte turntable,

the “super” version of our famous Viella. Machined in our Bavarian factory, the Forte incorporates the same platter bearing design, decoupled spindle, Lorenzi hand- built brushless DC motor, visual form and footprint of our highly regarded Viella. The AMG design team focused on mass, rigidity, and refinement to create the Forte, resulting in increased macro- dynamics, more inner detail, larger-scaled presentation, and greater effortlessness. Utilizing new materials and machining techniques, the Forte features a new plinth, platter, platter clamp, arm base, updated drive electronics, new power supply design and power supply housing.



Forte Plinth – CNC milled from solid aluminum billet, 70 mm thick and 23 kg weight (+280% larger than the standard Viella plinth at 25 mm thick and 8 kg). Platter bearing housing, motor housing, and feet directly machined from 70 mm aluminum billet provides higher rigidity and mass damping.



Forte Platter – CNC machined in house using aircraft-grade aluminum with decoupled spindle. Taller at 87 mm with a thicker inlaid PVC machined platter mat for a total weight of 14 kg (+120% larger than standard Viella platter at 72 mm and 11 kg).



Forte Clamp – New silhouette with larger shape, higher mass, and enhanced ergonomics. CNC machined in house using aircraft-grade aluminum and POM.



Forte Arm Base – CNC machined in house using aircraft-grade aluminum cylindrical stock, 35 mm bigger diameter and taller by 15 mm (+130% larger than standard Viella arm base).



Forte Drive Electronics – enhanced circuitry for faster start-up with larger Forte platter, mounted within mass-damped solid plinth.



Forte Power Supply – CNC milled from solid aluminum billet to echo the Viella shape. New toroidal transformer, additional voltage filtering for increased isolation from mains line fluctuations, and LED indicator for proper mains plug polarity.
AMG 12JT Turbo
About
The 12JT Turbo represents the latest innovation in the AMG tonearm product line. Expanding upon the success of its predecessor, the 12J2 features a new larger bearing housing as well as calibrated locking thumbscrews allowing you to make all critical tonearm adjustments by hand. The 12JT Turbo is also available as part of the V12 Turbo package, where it is paired with AMG’s Viella V12 turntable.

Bearing:

Vertical bearing design based on helicopter rotor bearings for precise alignment with the armwand
Uses two 0.5 mm thick spring steel wires, allowing fine azimuth adjustment and eliminating bearing play
Horizontal axle made from hardened tool steel and precision ground with dual upper and lower
multi-ball bearing assemblies, providing greater stability for the larger bearing design
Extremely precise, maintenance-free
Armwand:

Constructed of top quality aircraft Aluminum
Anodized finish for resonance control
13.9 gram effective mass
Counterweight:

2-piece with Teflon-decoupled sleeve with thumbscrew adjustment
Copper Internal Wiring:

Multiple gauges of high quality copper
Magnetic Anti-skating:

Decoupled via ring magnet and 2 bar magnets
Magnetic fields isolated in patented bearing housing
VTA:

Calibrated locking thumbscrews for easy, tool-free adjustment
Additional information
Effective Length
304.8 mm

Distance from Pivot to Turntable Center
291.4 mm

Overhang
13.4 mm

Offset Angle
17.89 degrees

Null Points
Inner: 66.04 mm, outer: 120.9 mm