Ars Machinae

Ars Machinae is a niche German turntable manufacturer known for its high-end, handcrafted analog audio equipment. Founded in the early 2000s by a team of passionate audiophiles and engineers, Ars Machinae set out to create turntables that combine meticulous craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional sound quality.

The company’s philosophy centers on blending traditional analog principles with modern materials and precision engineering. Their turntables often feature custom-designed tonearms, heavy platters for improved rotational stability, and vibration-damping chassis constructed from premium materials such as aluminium and wood composites.

Ars Machinae quickly gained recognition in the audiophile community for its limited-production models that emphasize sonic purity and mechanical excellence. Unlike mass-market brands, Ars Machinae focuses on bespoke manufacturing, often tailoring designs to individual customer preferences.

While relatively small in scale, Ars Machinae’s dedication to quality and innovation has earned it a loyal following among vinyl enthusiasts seeking boutique analog playback solutions.

The award-winning designer team consists of Ralf Wölfel, mechanical engineering engineer and Alexandra Krug, designer. Together they create the products of the brand Ars Machinae. In the manufacture in Lichtenfels in Bavaria, Germany, high-quality turntables, tonearms and hi-fi furniture as well as accessories for analogue music enjoyment are fabricated in cooperation with competent suppliers from the region.