{"product_id":"avm-ovation-mp-8-3-s-streaming-media-player","title":"AVM Ovation MP 8.3 S Streaming Media Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Ovation MP 8.3 S is a CD player and hi-res streamer with a tube output stage, built into one 43 cm aluminum chassis. A slot-in Pure CD transport, AVM's X-Stream Engine and the S-DAC with ESS 9038 PRO converters feed the tube stage, with HDMI ARC and four more digital inputs for your other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP 8.3 S is the media player of AVM's Ovation S line. AVM's tube output stage handles every signal it plays, whether from a CD, a stream or an external digital source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the AVM Ovation MP 8.3 S\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTube Output Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e Every source, from CD to streaming to external digital inputs, plays through AVM's tube output stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePure CD Transport:\u003c\/b\u003e Slot-in loading for CD Audio and CD-R discs to the Red Book standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eS-DAC With ESS 9038 PRO:\u003c\/b\u003e Four DACs per channel, up to 384 kHz\/32-bit PCM and DSD256.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eX-Stream Engine Streaming:\u003c\/b\u003e Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect (MAX), AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, internet radio and Bluetooth 5.0, plus AVM's RoomConneXion multiroom function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHDMI ARC and Four Digital Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e HDMI ARC plus two coaxial and two optical inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUSB-C and USB-A:\u003c\/b\u003e USB-C audio from a computer, and USB-A for hard drives and USB sticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariable Digital Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e Coaxial and optical outputs, optionally with variable volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRC 5 Remote:\u003c\/b\u003e AVM's full-aluminum RC 5 remote with freely assignable comfort keys, plus the RC-X app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Does the Tube Output Stage Do in the MP 8.3 S?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery source the MP 8.3 S plays, whether a CD, a streaming service or an external digital input, goes through AVM's tube output stage. AVM credits the tubes with warmth and spaciousness. The tube illumination is customizable in RGB colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn AVM's measurements for the analog output, distortion is below 0.02% and the signal-to-noise ratio is above 98 dB, with a -3 dB frequency response from below 5 Hz to above 30 kHz. The line output runs at 2.5 V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/avm-ovation-mp-8-3-s-inline-black-three-quarter.jpg?v=1793118389\" alt=\"AVM Ovation MP 8.3 S Streaming Media Player, Black, three-quarter view facing left\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePure CD Transport and S-DAC\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pure CD transport loads by slot and plays CD Audio and CD-R discs to the Red Book standard. The converter is AVM's S-DAC module, built around the ESS 9038 PRO Double-Quad DAC with four DACs per channel, which plays PCM up to 384 kHz\/32-bit and DSD256.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM also sells the S-DAC module as an upgrade for earlier AVM components, the MP, CS and SD 6.3 and 8.3 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eStreaming With the X-Stream Engine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AVM X-Stream Engine covers Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect (MAX), AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, HighResAudio and internet radio, with Bluetooth 5.0 alongside. AVM RoomConneXion brings the MP 8.3 S into a whole-home multiroom setup. It connects by LAN or dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), and you control it from the RC-X app or the included RC 5 remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHDMI ARC, Digital Inputs and Outputs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC brings a TV's sound into the MP 8.3 S, and four digital inputs (two coaxial, two optical) take other sources at up to 192 kHz\/24-bit on coax and 96 kHz\/24-bit on optical. USB-C takes audio from a Windows PC or Mac at up to DSD128 or 192 kHz\/24-bit, and USB-A reads hard drives and USB sticks formatted FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor analog connections the MP 8.3 S has RCA preamp and line outputs and an XLR output. Two digital outputs (coaxial and optical) can run at variable volume, and a trigger input and two 12 V trigger outputs switch other components on with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/avm-ovation-mp-8-3-s-inline-cellini-rear-panel.jpg?v=1793118392\" alt=\"AVM Ovation MP 8.3 S Streaming Media Player, Cellini chrome, rear connection panel\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSilver, Brushed Black or Cellini Chrome\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP 8.3 S comes in silver, brushed black, or as a Cellini version with a chrome fascia, all in AVM's screwless precision aluminum enclosure. It is built in Malsch with rigorous quality control and a multi-day burn-in period, and AVM ships every Ovation model in a robust AVM flight case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/avm-ovation-mp-8-3-s-inline-silver-elevated-front.jpg?v=1793118396\" alt=\"AVM Ovation MP 8.3 S Streaming Media Player, Silver, elevated front view\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWho Is AVM?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM 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, AVM's top line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:10px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp h5{margin-top:30px !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:13px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;text-transform:none;}\n.tlr-cmp a{color:#2a2b2a !important;text-decoration:none !important;opacity:1 !important;border-bottom:none !important;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px !important;opacity:1 !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d !important;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the MP 8.3 S fits in the AVM media player line\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eHow the Ovation MP 8.3 S compares to AVM's other CD and streaming media players, and what each step up the line adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-mp-30-3-streaming-media-player\"\u003eAVM MP 30.3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$4,999\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe AVM 30.3 series media player: X-Stream Engine streaming, a slot-in CD drive and HDMI ARC.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-evolution-mp-5-3-streaming-media-player\"\u003eAVM Evolution MP 5.3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$10,999\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eAdds a tube line stage, visible through a tinted glass panel in the lid, and ESS 9028 PRO Double-Quad DACs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAVM Ovation MP 8.3 S\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$23,999\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe Ovation S media player: a tube output stage, the S-DAC with ESS 9038 PRO converters, a Pure CD transport, USB-C audio and four digital inputs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eEvery AVM media player here streams through the X-Stream Engine, plays CD from a slot-in drive and has HDMI ARC. The MP 5.3 adds a tube stage, and the MP 8.3 S adds AVM's S-DAC. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/avm\"\u003eAVM range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. At this level, every detail matters, and we're here to make sure you get it right. Whether you need help with system matching, setup guidance, or just want to talk through your options before pulling the trigger, owner Mike Hoatson is a phone call away. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, and our support lasts well beyond the sale. Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eAVM Ovation MP 8.3 S Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD\/media player with streaming and tube output stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCD Transport\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure CD, slot-in, CD Audio and CD-R (Red Book)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS-DAC, ESS 9038 PRO Double-Quad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Sampling Rates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD256, 32-bit\/384 kHz PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Output Distortion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 0.02%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Output Signal-to-Noise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 98 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrosstalk (Channels)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 100 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response (-3 dB)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 5 Hz to above 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Output Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 ohms (RCA preamp and line), 94 ohms (XLR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLine Output Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStreaming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirPlay 2, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify, TIDAL Connect (MAX), HighResAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFile Formats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWAV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, Ogg, AIFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLAN (100 Mbit\/s), Wi-Fi 2.4\/5 GHz (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac), WPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 coaxial (192 kHz\/24-bit), 2 optical (96 kHz\/24-bit), HDMI ARC, USB-C audio, USB-A for drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoaxial (192 kHz\/24-bit), optical (96 kHz\/24-bit), optional variable volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger input (5 to 20 V), 2 trigger outputs (12 V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 0.5 W standby, below 2 W network standby, below 35 W idle, 60 W maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 x 122 x 350 mm (16.9 x 4.8 x 13.8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRC 5 included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, Brushed Black, Cellini chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67701905227872,"sku":"AVMMP8.3SB","price":23999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":67701905260640,"sku":"AVMMP8.3SS","price":23999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cellini","offer_id":67701905293408,"sku":"AVMMP8.3SC","price":25999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/avm-ovation-mp-8-3-s-01.jpg?v=1793118402","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/avm-ovation-mp-8-3-s-streaming-media-player","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}