AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

The AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 is a compact streaming integrated amplifier with 2 x 140 W, AVM's X-Stream Engine, a phono input for MM and MC cartridges and HDMI ARC for the TV. AVM built it in a minimalist, screw-free aluminum case inspired by its flagship CS 8.3. It has no CD drive.

The AS 2.3 is the streaming amplifier of AVM's Inspiration line, which AVM developed for living spaces, with compact designs and premium finishes.

Key Features of the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3

• 140 Watts Per Channel: 2 x 140 W into 4 ohms.
• X-Stream Engine Streaming: Spotify Connect, Qobuz, TIDAL Connect, HighResAudio, web radio, AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready, with DSD up to DSD256.
• MM and MC Phono Input: AVM calls it a high-performance phono input, with 40 dB of gain for MM and 60 dB for MC.
• HDMI ARC: Your TV's sound plays through the AS 2.3 and your speakers.
• Volume-Controlled Digital Outputs: Newly integrated coaxial and optical outputs that follow the volume control.
• Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-A: Stream from a phone or play files from a hard drive or USB stick.
• RC X App: AVM's redesigned app for control and for managing large music collections.

Streaming With the X-Stream Engine

The AS 2.3 is built on AVM's X-Stream Engine. It supports high-resolution formats including DSD256 and PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz, and software updates keep it current. It is prepared for Spotify Connect, Qobuz, TIDAL Connect and HighResAudio, plays web radio, and supports AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready.

The AS 2.3 connects by LAN or dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) and has Bluetooth 5.0.

Amplifier and Phono Stage

The amplifier delivers 2 x 140 W into 4 ohms, measured at 1% distortion with both channels driven. AVM rates its distortion below 0.005% and its signal-to-noise ratio above 95 dB, with a -3 dB frequency response from below 5 Hz to above 80 kHz.

The phono input takes MM and MC cartridges, with 40 dB of gain for MM and 60 dB for MC and RIAA equalization accurate to within 0.2 dB. AVM rates its signal-to-noise ratio above 83 dB(A) for MM and above 74 dB(A) for MC.

Connections

HDMI ARC accepts up to 192 kHz/24-bit from your TV. Coaxial and optical digital inputs take up to 192 kHz/24-bit and 96 kHz/24-bit, and the coaxial and optical digital outputs follow the volume control. The rear panel also carries two RCA line inputs, the phono input, RCA preamp and line outputs, one pair of speaker terminals and a USB-A port for drives. A headphone output is built in.

Silver, Black or Cellini Chrome

The AS 2.3 comes in silver or black, or as a Cellini version with a chrome front panel. It measures 340 x 92 x 325 mm, weighs 7.1 kg, and runs on a 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz supply, drawing under 16 W at idle.

Who Is AVM?

AVM Audio Video Manufaktur has built hi-fi by hand in Germany since 1986, and its products are sold in more than 50 countries. The range runs from the AVM 30.3 series through the Inspiration and Evolution lines to Ovation S.

More from AVM

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AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 Specifications