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Audio Analogue launched in 1995 in Tuscany amongst the provinces of Pistoia, Lucca and Pisa "as a synergistic meeting of high-fidelity experts and electronic engineers specialized in the different fields of electronic design; and commercial directors with many years of experience in diverse sectors."

By 1996, Audio Analogue SRL introduced the prototype of the first Puccini integrated amplifier at the C.E.S. in Las Vegas. Formal production and distribution commenced in May of that year.

1997 saw the Puccini Special Edition integrated amplifier which was followed by the Bellini preamplifier and Donizetti power amp.

In 1998, the company introduced its first CD player, the 24-bit Paganini. The Maestro followed in 1999 and birthed a new reference line of products. The Puccini and Puccini SE integrateds gained remote controls. The Millennium saw a remote Bellini preamplifier and the Donizetti mono amplifiers. The following year a new Paganini arrived as well as the 150wpc Maestro integrated amplifier. 2002 followed up with the Cherubini tuner and the Maestro digital processor with 24/96 upsampling. 2003 introduced the Corelli power amplifier.

2004 overhauled the production facilities and  defined three major product lines which still exist today: the Primo line, the Composers' series and the Maestro range.

New product launches included the Aria phonostage with virtual battery power supply; the Cinecittà pre/pro and Cinecittà 6-channel amplifier; the Maestro linestage, monos, 24/192 CD player and Settanta; and the Puccini Settanta, 24/192 Paganini, Primo Settanta and Primo CD.

2005 added the Bellini VB preamplifier, Donizetti Cento power amp and introduced a range new products which combined operational amplifiers with tubes - the Primo tuner, Primo Cento integrated, Rossini CD player and Verdi Settanta integrated amplifier. In addition, the all-in-one Enigma launched. The same year also saw the inauguration of the new Audio Analogue head offices.

2006 added the 50wpc class A and 800wpc into 2-ohm Maestro Duecento integrated amplifiers; and the Primo CD VT with tube outputs. 2007 revised the entire product catalogue with Rev2.0 versions. The models receiving the most attention were the Rossini CD VT rev2.0, Puccini Settanta Rev2.0, Maestro Settanta Rev2.0 and Primo CD Rev2.0.


The same year also had Audio Analogue absorbed by Audio Futura to create a group of brands (Audio Analogue and BCD Engineering) which would be managed by the same company but diversify into other electronic fields.

2008 reintroduced the black finish for the Primo and Composers' Series; launched a new brochure and website; and bowed the Verdi Cento integrated amplifier.


2009 unveiled new Special Edition versions for certain Maestro reference products.


Audio Analogue was created by a quartet of founders. Giuseppe Blanda, 60 years old, is the company's general manager and "definitely the most famous face of Audio Analogue because he personally takes care of promoting the products in Italy and abroad."

Claudio Bertini, 51 years old, is the chief designer. "For each model, the first and final words are always his. He proposes the guide lines for all new products, determines the technical solutions the engineers must adapt and establishes specific sonic features. If you are enchanted by the sound of Audio Analogue, you must thank Claudio."


Stefano Blanda, 33 years old, is the managing director. "His job occurs at the cross roads of design ideas, production requirements and promotional targets. He covers all our company activities by trying to find the best possible compromises. Flexibility and continuous attention are his core strengths."

Maurizio Orlando, 40 years old, is the production manager. "Maurizio carefully and thoroughly tests each product that leaves the laboratories. He personally follows all production stages and coordinates the reception and dispatch of raw materials and finished products."