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Första klass försteg från tyska AVM i svart utförande. Musikaliskt high end försteg med rör ( ECC83/12AX7 ) Digitala ingångar Koaxial, optiskt, usb, AES/XLR Analog ingångar 2 st Digitala utgångar koaxial, optisk Obalanserat / balanserade utgångar AVMs egen designade dac 192/24bit, DSD64 Streaming tjänster Qobuz, Tidal trådlöst eller genom kabel. Styrs genom app eller fjärrkontroll RC3 17500kr Med original emballage
This is a buyer’s market for used AVM preamp-streamers right now, and kr 17,500 SEK looks like a fair-to-good asking price rather than a bargain. The SD 5.2 sat near the top of AVM’s earlier Evolution line, with original pricing around kr 55,000–75,000 SEK depending on market and year, so this is a steep discount from new; in used terms, though, it’s roughly in the middle of the zone where a clean, working unit usually lands rather than an obvious under-market steal.
What makes it worth chasing is the combination of a genuinely high-end tube preamp, solid DAC, and network player in one chassis, with AVM’s reputation for smooth, musical presentation and good build quality. It’s a strong fit if you want a refined all-in-one control center with analog inputs and streaming capability, especially if the seller has the remote, packaging, and can confirm stable network/DAC operation. At this age, I’d mainly want proof that the display, inputs, and tube stage are healthy, since those are the parts that matter most.
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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