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Offered is „EVOLUTION CD 5.2 MK2 Upgrade (Frisch aus dem AVM-Werk: Neues Laufwerk, 100% zertifiziert, wie neu)“ by AVM as second-hand device from the category „Digital Sources (CD/DVD/Streamer...)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5519215203 ends on 21.12.2026 at 23:17 o'clock.
AVM’s Evolution CD 5.2 MK2 remains a serious, unusually versatile player rather than a basic transport. At €2,200, this looks like a fair-to-good buy, sitting below a comparable current listing around €2,498 and close to observed private-market examples around €1,800–€2,000. It is not an outright bargain, but the price is sensible for a clean, complete example.
The appeal is its tube-equipped analogue output stage, balanced XLR connectivity, adjustable upsampling and useful digital-input provision, making it both a refined CD player and a capable hub. The sound is likely to suit listeners wanting body and smoothness without giving up detail, while the RC 3 remote and original packaging would strengthen the case. Confirm that the transport reads discs quietly and reliably, and that the remote, tube stage and all digital inputs function; if those check out, €2,200 is a credible enthusiast-level purchase.
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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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