{"product_id":"avm-inspiration-as-2-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-schwarz","title":"AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 Streaming Integrated Amplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 is a compact streaming integrated amplifier that combines a network player, D\/A converter, MM\/MC phono stage and a powerful 2 × 140-watt power amp in a Midi-sized chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built by hand in Malsch near Karlsruhe. AVM packs more high-end into this slim chassis than the footprint suggests – this version in brushed black-anodized aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 140 watts per channel are delivered practically impedance-stable – no serious speaker will ruffle the AS 2.3. Conversion is handled by an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M, the AVM X-STREAM Engine streams up to DSD256 and 384 kHz\/32-bit, and control runs via the free RC X app – AVM only supplies a hardware remote on request, none is included in the box. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, Bluetooth and internet radio are all on board – and if you don't want a subscription, you can simply use web radio, vinyl or local network files without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear, powerful and smooth sound that places voices cleanly in the room and never gets congested even at volume. The phono stage is no afterthought input: it switches between MM (40 dB) and MC (60 dB), and you set the loading impedance yourself via the included RCA plugs to match your cartridge. TV sound runs in over HDMI ARC, and the headphone output sits on the front. And because the AS 2.3 stays cool and quiet, it's happy to sit somewhere you can actually see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Inspiration AS 2.3 right for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the AS 2.3 is for anyone who wants uncompromising sound in a small footprint – a modern living room instead of a tower of gear. It deliberately has no CD drive; if you want to load silver discs, go for its sibling CS 2.3 or hook a player up to a digital input. And if you want to drive a very large room with hard-to-drive floorstanders, look one class up in the AVM range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Inspiration AS 2.3 is one of the few compact amps where you forget how small it is while you're listening. For most living rooms, it isn't the compromise – it's the solution, and a device you'll still enjoy using in ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the trade press says\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference class, 5\/5 stars – HiFi Test, 10\/2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight Award – stereoplay, 7\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Highlight\" verdict, reference class – lite-magazin, 07\/2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighest test award – AREA DVD, 16.08.2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Award – HiFi Choice, 5\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The AVM AS 2.3 is a highly modern, fully integrated amplifier that can do everything you need for musical enjoyment.\" – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifitest.de\/test\/vollverstaerker\/avm-inspiration-as-23-21870\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHiFi Test, 10\/2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streaming integrated amplifier (no CD drive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 140 W (1% THD, 4 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\/A converter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVM X-STREAM Engine, PCM up to 384 kHz \/ 32-bit, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming services:\u003c\/strong\u003e AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, HighResAudio, Roon Ready, internet radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM (40 dB) \/ MC (60 dB) switchable, loading impedance via RCA plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × HDMI ARC (192 kHz\/24-bit), 1 × S\/PDIF coaxial (192 kHz\/24-bit), 1 × optical (96 kHz\/24-bit), 1 × USB-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × line-level RCA, 1 × phono RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker terminals, pre-out, line-out, digital coaxial\/optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-out volume-controlled, line-out (recording output) fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, 3.5 mm jack on the front (80 Ω output impedance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 LE (A2DP, AVRCP 1.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN 100 Mbit\/s, Wi-Fi 2.4 \/ 5 GHz (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac), 2 antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuner:\u003c\/strong\u003e no FM\/DAB receiver, internet radio built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC X app (iOS\/Android), rotary control and display with proximity sensor on the unit; RC 3 and RC 9 remotes available as options, not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e brushed aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 16 W idle, under 0.5 W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 × 92 × 325 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, +2 years with online registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade, Malsch (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS 2.3, power cable, 2 Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth antennas, 2 × 3 RCA loading plugs for the phono termination, gloves (no remote)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 have a CD drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AS 2.3 is deliberately built without a drive, and the front stays closed. If you want to play CDs directly, go for its sibling Inspiration CS 2.3 with a slot-in drive, or connect a CD player to one of the digital inputs. The amplifier and streaming section are built identically on both units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow good is the AS 2.3's phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good. The phono input switches between MM at 40 dB and MC at 60 dB gain, and you set the loading impedance to match your cartridge via the included RCA plugs. An external phono preamp is unnecessary in most cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich D\/A converter does the AS 2.3 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M. Together with the AVM X-STREAM Engine, it handles PCM up to 384 kHz\/32-bit and DSD256. Via the digital inputs: coaxial and HDMI ARC up to 192 kHz\/24-bit, optical up to 96 kHz\/24-bit. So you won't need a separate external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a remote control included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, a remote control isn't part of the package. AVM deliberately ships the AS 2.3 app-controlled: you handle streaming, multiroom and sound via the free RC X app for iOS and Android. If you'd like hardware control, order the RC 3 or the RC 9 with colour display separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the compact AS 2.3 also drive large speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Despite its Midi format, it delivers 2 × 140 watts into 4 ohms almost independent of impedance and copes well with demanding floorstanding speakers. How far you can go depends on the speaker and room size – we're happy to work that out with you for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized AVM dealer in Wädenswil, we'll tell you honestly whether the compact AS 2.3 suits your room and speakers – or whether another model makes more sense. Our technician Mauri handles setup, cartridge matching and service. Get in touch by phone or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find speakers at a matching level under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the right turntable for the phono input under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the right connection under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989488398672,"sku":"303041","price":4490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-inspiration-as-2-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785439262","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/avm-inspiration-as-2-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}