AVM - A3.2 - Integrated Amplifier
- Location
- NZ
- Seller
- HiFi NZ
- Source
- HiFi NZ Dealer
- Posted
- 28 Jan 2020
- Last seen
- 19m ago
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EVOLUTION A 3.2
Premium musical quality, design as a true synthesis of elegance and functionality and intuitive handling are our benchmarks when creating hi-fi components. The perfect finish of the aluminium case expressly underlines the tonal quality of the built-in electronic circuitry.
The A 3.2 is a very versatile integrated amplifier and shares core values with its sister models A 5.2 and PA 3.2: 5 line inputs, a front input and 3 slots for the optional plug-in modules connect it to any source. Power amps can be connected via RCA Cinch. Active subwoofer may connect to the processor in/out. Comfortable menu functions allow an individual configuration of the A 3.2 according to your personal likings (input names, sensitivity) etc.). The sophisticated handling concept makes it easy to use. This way the A 3.2 will provide pure, long-lasting joy of listening at all times.
Like all AVM hi-fi components, the is carefully developed and assembled by our engineers in Malsch, Germany. Our vendors for housing and electronic parts reside all near-by. This proximity helps us to easily ensure and maintain a superb quality level of the supplied parts for the AVM hi-fi components made of these.
Expansion Upgrade Options are also available for this unit:
Phono MC/MM Module
FM Tuner Module
USB DAC Module
Please call your closest Real Music Company store for more information.
At NZD 3,998, this sits essentially on the median of the recent NZD comparables (NZD 3,985), so it reads as fair market, not a bargain and not ambitious. It’s comfortably above the 25th percentile (NZD 2,478) but nowhere near the 75th percentile (NZD 6,797), which is exactly where you want a clean, desirable integrated amp to land if you’re buying rather than hunting.
That makes it a sensible buy if the unit is genuinely tidy, because AVM integrateds are typically valued for their polished, slightly refined presentation, solid build, and the kind of controlled, easy musicality that suits a wide range of speakers. At this price, the key upside is avoiding the usual premium you pay for shipping a heavier European amplifier in from overseas; just confirm cosmetic condition, remote/control set, and any service history, since with older high-end amps those details matter more than specs on paper.
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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