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Over 70 years of Swiss innovation

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Nagra philosophy

Nagra’s philosophy is simple: build instruments of truth. Swiss engineering, low noise and long-term reliability come first, proven in demanding location work and carried into reference home systems. Products are developed without rush, refined by measurement and careful listening, and built with parts and power supplies held to strict tolerances. Each unit is tested, listened to, and supported for years, including legacy models. The goal is not effect, but fidelity and calm authority when the music starts.

Pro heritage. Home perfection.

Built for the field. Voiced for the listening room.

Stefan Kudelski in a suit sitting in front of electronic equipment and a tape recorder.
Person playing a grand piano on a stage with curtains in the background
Person playing a tabla in a room with musical equipment
Nagra Audio equipment with headphones on a wooden surface in a blurred indoor setting
Person operating audio equipment in a control room with blurred audience in the background
Nagra recorder in a dimly lit room with decorative ceiling.
Person operating Nagra audio equipment with a green screen background
Black and white photograph of a Stefan Kudelski holding an Oscar with two women on either side.
Switzerland

Engineered and crafted in

Switzerland

Founded in 1951

Founded in 1951 by Stefan Kudelski in Switzerland, Nagra built its reputation creating precision portable recorders that became the standard for Hollywood studios and field recording professionals worldwide. The brand's legendary tape machines captured everything from Oscar-winning film soundtracks to historical events, establishing an uncompromising legacy of sonic fidelity. Drawing on decades of professional recording expertise, Nagra entered high-end consumer audio in the 1990s, applying the same Swiss engineering philosophy to components designed for the most discerning listeners.

Nagra over the years

Milestones that have shaped history

NAGRA I

Invention of the first ever portable audio recorder, the Nagra I.

NAGRA III

Nagra III is released, the unit that will change the world of sound recording, allowing sound engineers to explore new territories.

APOLLO MISSION TO THE MOON

A Nagra SN is taken on the Apollo mission to the Moon; the Série Noire or Black-Series is designed following a US government agency request for ultra-compact, high quality recording.

NAGRA IV-S

Nagra IV-S, the first stereo Nagra opens up a new window of opportunity in music recordings.

NAGRA TA

Nagra TA is the first studio recorder, a very smooth dual-capstan drive that offers high stability and respect for the precious tape.

NAGRA D

Nagra D and D II, the first digital recorders to make 96 kHz 24 bit recordings, and still a reference to this day.

NAGRA ARES-C

The Ares C, a digital recorder for broadcast, becomes the absolute reference for major stations around the globe such as the BBC, Radio France, Europe 1, RTL and many others.

NAGRA PL-P

A remarkable entry into the Hi-Fi world with the all-tube PL-P, featuring a built-in phono stage.

NAGRA VPA

An iconic product seen around the world, usually portrayed with a smiling customer listening with joy.

NAGRA VI

A very ambitious multi-track for music and film recordings.

NAGRA HD PREAMP

Sets new record specifications and together with the HD AMP becomes the reference for top set-ups around the globe.

NAGRA REFERENCE TURNTABLE

Introduction of Nagra’s first turntable and tonearm system, extending its legacy of analog recording and playback devices.

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