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Compact Streaming CD Receiver with 2 x 140 W · AVM X-STREAM Engine®: Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify® Connect, Roon Ready*, TIDAL, QOBUZ, UPnP, Webradio · Multiroom & Party Sync Mode · Bluetooth 4.2 · Quad DAC 384kHz/32bit · DSD128 · Slot-In CD Drive · Phono input MM / MC · High-End DAC
• AVM-X-STREAM Engine® for HiRes streaming incl. DSD, controllable via RC X App
• Prepared for Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Tidal, Webradio (expandable)
• 1 High Performance Phono input switchable between MM & MC (impedance matching via included adapter plugs)
• 2 high level inputs (switchable as Hometheatre Thru put)
• Bluetooth 4.2, Airplay 2, Roon Ready,* prepared for AVM Multiroom function
• HDMI (ARC) input, 2 digital inputs (SPDIF, optical) with selected DAC
• USB A for external hard drives (NTFS & FAT)
• 2 digital outputs (SPDIF, optical), volume adjustable
• Headphone output on the front
• CD drive with slot-in (Red-Book)
• Signal processing with upsampling to 192 kHz / 24 bit
• Tone control and parametric loudness with bypass function (also via RC X APP)
• Dimmable graphic display with touchpoint sensing and proximity sensor
• Extensive menu functions (customizable input sensitivity, individual input naming and much more)
• Minimal stand-by consumption
• Compact design: 34cm width, 32 cm depth, 10 cm height
• Housing variants: Aluminum silver or black brushed or as CELLINI version with chrome front (extra charge)
A brand new innovation: CS 2.3
In the tradition of our compact streaming CD receivers, a new high performance version of our Inspiration All-in-One has been created based on the AVM X-Stream Engine®. Numerous innovations have been incorporated and also the new RCX APP completely controls the CS 2.3.
A main focus was put on a completely modernized APP control, the new AVM X-Stream Engine® can stream all high resolution formats, including DSD (128). This streaming engine is a complete in-house development and is completely software based, thus can be updated online future-proof. An HDMI (ARC) interface is on board as well as the modern Bluetooth connection, further digital inputs and a USB A interface are standard. A high-performance phono input stage MM and MC is also back in the game. New are the digital outputs, which can now also be volume controlled.
Also purely sonically a giant leap has resulted here to the predecessor CS 2.2. The completely new amplifier stages are based on the large CS 8.3 and, with 140 watts of continuous power, drive any speaker easily.
The digital section in the CS was developed in the course of the new development completely new, so now comes here the new D/A converter from the new ESS generation (9038 Q 2 M) to use, sonically also a clear gain, which benefits all digital sources and reproduces all high-resolution formats perfectly and faithfully.
The CS 2.3 are available in the standard colors aluminum silver or black, on request also as an elegant CELLINI version with chrome front. Like all AVM Inspiration devices, the CS 2.3 are handmade in the factory in Malsch, Germany. Most of the suppliers, e.g. for the precise housing parts, are also located in the immediate vicinity. Repeated, intensive quality controls during all production steps and a break-in period of several days for each individual device ensure our promise of the highest reliability in the long term and we grant a 2-year warranty on the compact CS, with online registration 2 additional years.
Specifications
CD Drive
TEAC Pure CD Drive
Analog Inputs
2 x RCA
Analog Outputs
1 x Line/Fix Out RCA, 1 x Pre/Var Out RCA
Digital Inputs
1 x S/PDIF Coax, 1 x S/PDIF Optical, 1 x USB A (Stick/HDD)
Digital Outputs
1 x S/PDIF Coax, 1 x S/PDIF Optical
Bluetooth
HiFi Bluetooth (4.2 Standard)
Phono Input
1 x MM / MC RCA
Music Streaming
AirPlay 2, Roon Ready*, Spotify Connect, HIGHRESAUDIO / QOBUZ / TIDAL (HiRes Quality), UPnP
Radio
Webradio via Airable Internet Radio Station Database (automatic updates)
Network
Ethernet Hot Plugging ability (100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4/5GHz, WPS, Ethernet Hot Plugging fähig (100Mbps), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4/5GHz, WPS
Tone Control
Balance, Bass, Treble, scalable Loudness
Output Power
2 x 140 W [4Ω]
Headphone Output
3,5 mm
Speaker Outputs
1 Pair
Included Remote Control
RC X App for iOS & Android
Optional Remote Controls
RC 9 RF/IR Remote Control with color display (programmable)
Finish
Aluminium Red LaRouge incl. Cadenza Red, Aluminium Silver, Aluminium Black, Cellini Chrome
Product Line
INSPIRATION
Compared with a typical used NZD 3,985 asking price, this is way up the ladder at NZD 10,995—well above the NZD 6,797 75th percentile, so I’d call it ambitious rather than merely premium. Unless this particular unit is unusually complete, recently serviced, or effectively mint, the price is asking for a very confident buyer.
That said, this is the kind of all-in-one AVM piece that can justify attention: strong build quality, proper streaming support, and the sort of polished, integrated performance that appeals to buyers who want fewer boxes without stepping down in sound. For a clean example with original packaging, remote, and documented provenance, the upside is convenience and long-term ownership satisfaction; just make sure the included accessories and software support are all there before paying this kind of premium.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
AVM Audio, founded in 1986 in Germany by engineers Robert Winiarski and Gunther Mania, emerged from a passion for precision engineering and high-fidelity sound. The duo quickly gained traction with their iconic M1 mono amplifier, selling over 10,000 pairs primarily in Germany. In 2010, they sold the company to Udo Besser, former general manager at Burmester, enabling expansion into Asia and North America while the founders shifted to design and legacy product support. Handmade in Malsch, AVM upholds its heritage of German craftsmanship, now marking over 35 years with limited editions like the 40th-anniversary Bronze series.
The brand specializes in integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, streamers, DACs, and compact all-in-one music systems, organized into three tiers: entry-level Inspiration, mid-range Evolution, and flagship Ovation lines encompassing 27 products. Early successes like the M1 evolved into modern updates such as the Classic 30 mono amps, blending high bandwidth and power with contemporary circuits. AVM emphasizes versatile, format-agnostic components that support streaming and digital playback without compromising analog purity.
Positioned as a high-end German luxury marque, AVM delivers natural, transparent sound with minimal coloration, earning a devoted European following before broader recognition. It bridges premium performance and relative affordability through economies of scale, appealing to discerning buyers seeking robust, future-proof hi-fi without headline-chasing gimmicks. This under-the-radar powerhouse stands firm in the competitive audiophile market, prioritizing substance over hype.
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