CES 2015

AMG, whose Viella turntable became an almost instant international hit is back with the lower priced Giro G9 'table and 9W2 tonearm. Like the larger 'table, the new Giro is manufactured entirely in AMG's factory in Baviaria.

The new 'table sells for $9900. AMG saved money for the less expensive model by CNC machining from POM ( a high tech synthetic material) the platter and bearing hearing. The circular plinth is of aluminum and contains the two speed electronic controller. The Giro uses the Viella's stainless steel precision machined pulley mounted upon a Swiss-made DC motor.

The platter bearing is hydro-dynamically lubricated 16mm axle with a PFTE thrust pad and integral flywheel scaled down from the Viella. The 9W2 9" arm shares the 12J2's revolutionary bearing design (see last year's CES show report).

This appears to offer a great deal of the Viella's excellent build quality and performance at a considerable saving. Imported by Musical Surroundings.