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Fm Acoustics
Website:https://www.fmacoustics.com/
Est. year: 1973
Location: Switzerland
FM Acoustics is a Swiss maker of high-end amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono stages and loudspeaker systems, founded in May 1973 by Manuel Huber and based in Egg bei Zurich. It began as an R&D and acoustic consulting firm and moved into amplifier production from 1975, after its FM 800A power amplifier found work in recording studios, concert halls and opera houses around the world.
Range & what it's known for
The current range covers power amplifiers such as the FM 108-MKII and FM 711-MKIII, the Resolution Series FM 1811-MKII, line stages including the FM 256-RC, FM 266-MKII-R and FM 268-C, and phono linearizers led by the FM 223 Phono Master and the FM 233. The company also builds the Inspiration System loudspeakers, the TS-1 subwoofer and the ClassAmp M-1 microphone preamplifier for recording use. Its phono linearizers can match the various pre-emphasis curves used on records before the RIAA standard settled, and several line stages add ARC circuitry aimed at standing waves.
Who owns it and where it's made
FM Acoustics is an independent, privately run company and remains in Swiss hands since its founding by Manuel Huber. Development and manufacturing take place in its own facility in Egg bei Zurich, and products are built to order rather than for stock. The company has a long policy of releasing a new model only when it believes it has a real technical advance, so models stay in production for many years and are updated through MKII and MKIII revisions.
The lineup in this catalog
Amplifiers and preamplifiers, covering power amplifiers and line stages from the current range. Pricing sits at the top tier of the high-end electronics market, and units are made to order.
Who it's for
Listeners building a long-term system who prefer electronics with a long production life and support from the original maker. A common route is to start with a line stage and an FM 108-MKII power amplifier, then add a phono linearizer for a large record collection, or move to the Resolution Series and an Inspiration System for a complete FM Acoustics chain. Recording engineers can use the ClassAmp M-1 at the studio end.
Range & what it's known for
The current range covers power amplifiers such as the FM 108-MKII and FM 711-MKIII, the Resolution Series FM 1811-MKII, line stages including the FM 256-RC, FM 266-MKII-R and FM 268-C, and phono linearizers led by the FM 223 Phono Master and the FM 233. The company also builds the Inspiration System loudspeakers, the TS-1 subwoofer and the ClassAmp M-1 microphone preamplifier for recording use. Its phono linearizers can match the various pre-emphasis curves used on records before the RIAA standard settled, and several line stages add ARC circuitry aimed at standing waves.
Who owns it and where it's made
FM Acoustics is an independent, privately run company and remains in Swiss hands since its founding by Manuel Huber. Development and manufacturing take place in its own facility in Egg bei Zurich, and products are built to order rather than for stock. The company has a long policy of releasing a new model only when it believes it has a real technical advance, so models stay in production for many years and are updated through MKII and MKIII revisions.
The lineup in this catalog
Amplifiers and preamplifiers, covering power amplifiers and line stages from the current range. Pricing sits at the top tier of the high-end electronics market, and units are made to order.
Who it's for
Listeners building a long-term system who prefer electronics with a long production life and support from the original maker. A common route is to start with a line stage and an FM 108-MKII power amplifier, then add a phono linearizer for a large record collection, or move to the Resolution Series and an Inspiration System for a complete FM Acoustics chain. Recording engineers can use the ClassAmp M-1 at the studio end.
