{"product_id":"avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-lableu-streaming-receiver","title":"AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 Streaming Integrated Amplifier with CD, LaBleu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 LaBleu is a compact streaming integrated amplifier with a CD drive that combines a network player, D\/A converter, MM\/MC phono stage and a 2 × 140 watt Class D power amp in an aluminum housing just 34 centimeters wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAVM itself calls the CS 2.3 a Compact Streaming CD Receiver – and that's exactly what it is: a full-fledged system in midi format. The LaBleu edition is the blue special finish, technically identical to Black, Silver and Cellini Chrom, but visually a different piece of furniture. Ideal for the modern living room where a stack of components simply has no place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 LaBleu?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause first-class sound no longer has to cost shelf space. The Class D power amp delivers 2 × 140 watts at 4 ohms and reliably drives even demanding speakers. Conversion runs via the ESS Sabre 9038 Q2M with PCM up to 384 kHz\/32 bit and DSD256, streaming via the AVM X-STREAM Engine. The solid aluminum housing dissipates heat on its own – the little one doesn't need a fan, and at 7.1 kilograms it fits practically anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear and what you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA composed, precise and pleasantly warm sound that puts voices and fine dynamics smoothly into the room. On the connections side, the CS 2.3 leaves hardly anything to be desired: phono for MM and MC, HDMI ARC for TV sound, slot-in CD drive, USB-A, S\/PDIF coaxial and optical, LAN, WiFi and Bluetooth. Everything is operated via the free RC X app including multiroom and tone controls; no hardware remote control is included – the RC 3 with infrared and the RC 9 with color display are accessories. Streaming services are an option, not a requirement: CD, vinyl and web radio play without any ongoing costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the CS 2.3 LaBleu for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants versatility in the smallest format – and a unit that's also nice to look at. As an entry into AVM as much as a demanding second system. \u003cstrong\u003eHonestly:\u003c\/strong\u003e anyone who wants to push a large, hard-to-drive floorstanding speaker to its limit in a 40-square-meter room is better off with the bigger sibling from the 30.3 series. And anyone who never puts in a CD is better off with the drive-less AS 2.3. For normal living rooms, the power is comfortably enough – and goes considerably further than its compact appearance suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CS 2.3 LaBleu is the charming all-rounder among the all-in-ones: tiny in footprint, big in sound, and in blue a real eye-catcher. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we find the matching speakers with you – and calmly explain how simple a complete system is allowed to be today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the trade press says\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference class, 5 out of 5 stars – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifitest.de\/test\/stereoanlage-und-komplettanlage\/avm-inspiration-cs-23-20906\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHiFi Test, issue 9\/2021\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact streaming integrated amplifier with slot-in CD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class D\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\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.005%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 95 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\/A converter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS Sabre 9038 Q2M\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, UPnP, internet radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e slot-in, CD audio and CD-R (Red Book)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM (40 dB) \/ MC (60 dB) switchable, input level 30 mV (MM) or 3 mV (MC), RIAA equalization \u0026lt; 0.2 dB, termination via included RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI ARC (192 kHz\/24 bit), 1 × S\/PDIF coaxial (192 kHz\/24 bit), 1 × optical (96 kHz\/24 bit), USB-A (storage media only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × high-level RCA, 1 × phono RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker, 1 × pre-out RCA, 1 × line-out RCA, 1 × S\/PDIF coaxial, 1 × optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated 4 mm banana jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-out adjustable, line-out fixed (recording output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e present, 3.5 mm jack on the front (80 Ω output impedance, 4.5 V at 1% THD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 LE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN 100 Mbit\/s, WiFi 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 integrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC X app for iOS and Android; remote controls RC 3 (infrared) and RC 9 (color display) available as options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e screwless aluminum, special Edition LaBleu (blue)\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\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 W standby, \u0026lt; 2 W network standby, \u0026lt; 16 W idle\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\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS 2.3 LaBleu, power cable, 2 WiFi\/Bluetooth antennas, 2 × 3 RCA termination plugs for phono, gloves – without remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between LaBleu and the regular CS 2.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnically nothing. LaBleu is the special finish in blue, and features, connections and performance match the Black, Silver and Cellini Chrom finishes. So you get the full feature set plus a housing that deliberately stands out from the usual black and silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a remote control included with the CS 2.3 LaBleu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. In the box are a power cable, two antennas, the phono termination plugs and gloves. Control is via the free RC X app for iOS and Android. The RC 3 with infrared and the RC 9 with color display are accessories and can be ordered at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does the CS 2.3 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. At 34 centimeters wide, 9.2 centimeters high, 32.5 centimeters deep and 7.1 kilograms, it's noticeably slimmer than a normal rack component and fits practically on any sideboard. A bit of air all around still doesn't hurt, though – the aluminum housing releases its heat to the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The CS 2.3 has a built-in phono stage, switchable between MM with 40 dB and MC with 60 dB gain. You set the termination via the included RCA connectors. So you don't need an external phono box, whether your cartridge is MM or MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, via the HDMI ARC input. That routes the TV sound through the stereo system, while you keep controlling volume and standby with the TV remote. Together with CD, streaming and phono, the CS 2.3 thus becomes the central system for the whole living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CS 2.3 need a streaming subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. CD, vinyl, web radio, Bluetooth and local network files all run without any subscription. Streaming services like Qobuz, TIDAL or Spotify are an option if you want them – they're not mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the CS 2.3 LaBleu at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause an all-in-one is only as good as the speakers attached to it – and that's exactly where we advise you. As an authorized AVM dealer in Wädenswil, we find the right speaker match, Mauri takes care of installation and setup, and we handle the warranty cleanly. Just get in touch by phone or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ideal sonic partner for the little one: compact \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or slim \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntable\u003c\/a\u003e for the vinyl side, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the RC 3 and RC 9 remote controls under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53216367903056,"sku":"303158","price":6490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-mit-cd-lableu-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785459917","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-lableu-streaming-receiver","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}