{"product_id":"hifi-set-avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-audition-cb-2-3-schwarz","title":"AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition CB 2.3 HiFi Set, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition CB 2.3 HiFi set is a matched stereo system consisting of the compact AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 streaming integrated amplifier with CD drive and a pair of AVM Audition CB 2.3 bookshelf speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnbox, set up, connect, listen: amplifier and speakers come from the same factory in Malsch and are voiced to match each other. CD, vinyl, streaming and TV sound all run through one system. This combination carries the electronics in black brushed aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy as a set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmplifier and speakers come from the same manufacturer and are matched to each other – no hunting for components, no datasheet Tetris. Just 34 centimetres of slim, screwless electronics plus two compact speakers add up to a full-fledged stereo system with CD, streaming and turntable connection, without gear towers or cable clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 is the compact all-in-one with everything that counts: 2 × 140 watts into 4 ohms from a Class D power amp, an ESS Sabre 9038 Q2M as converter, a slot-in CD drive and the in-house X-STREAM Engine with AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz (our Hi-Fi partner since 2018), HighResAudio, internet radio, Bluetooth and HDMI ARC for your TV. A streaming service is an option here, not a condition – CD, vinyl and internet radio also play without a subscription. On top of that, a switchable phono input for MM and MC cartridges – so you won't need an external phono stage. The two Audition CB 2.3 are compact 2-way bookshelf speakers with a 160 mm sandwich-cone woofer and a 30 mm fabric dome tweeter, whose bass reflex port sits on the rear – so they need some breathing room from the wall. At 4.5 kilograms each, they sit securely on any sturdy stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this set right for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a full-fledged complete system for small to medium living rooms – with a CD drive and phono input, it covers disc and vinyl equally well. Straight talk: if you never load a CD and only stream, the set built around the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 without a drive is cheaper. If you already own an amplifier or speakers, buying the components separately makes more sense. And if you want to fill a very large room, think about floorstanding speakers rather than bookshelf models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact complete system with no compromise on sources: a modern streaming amplifier with CD drive and phono, plus two cleanly matched speakers, handmade in Germany, set up in minutes. Which placement sounds best in your room is something we're happy to work out together with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil – by phone, email or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the trade press says\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAVM Inspiration CS 2.3: reference 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 data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier: AVM Inspiration CS 2.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e streaming integrated amplifier with slot-in CD drive (all-in-one, compact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier design:\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% · \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, PCM up to 384 kHz \/ 32-bit, DSD256\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 or 3 mV, RIAA equalization \u0026lt; 0.2 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVM X-STREAM Engine · AirPlay 2 · Roon Ready · Spotify Connect · TIDAL Connect · Qobuz · HighResAudio · UPnP · internet radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 LE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × line-level RCA · 1 × phono MM\/MC · HDMI ARC (192\/24) · 1 × S\/PDIF coaxial (192\/24) · 1 × optical (96\/24) · USB-A (storage devices only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e speakers · 1 × pre-out (470 Ω) · 1 × line-out (47 Ω) · 1 × coaxial · 1 × optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-out adjustable, line-out fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, 3.5 mm jack on the front (80 Ω, 4.5 V at 1% THD)\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)\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 for iOS and Android; RC 3 and RC 9 remotes available as options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 × 92 × 325 mm · 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\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers: AVM Audition CB 2.3 (pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bass reflex (bookshelf speaker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 mm sandwich-cone woofer · 30 mm fabric dome tweeter · crossover frequency 1850 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ω (minimum 3.6 Ω at 240 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower handling \/ max. SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 W · max. 102 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass reflex port:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e bi-wire screw terminals for banana plugs, spades or bare wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable foot on the rear, tilt adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet dimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 × 285 × 220 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront baffle dimensions (W × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 330 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 kg each (manufacturer's figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet in high-gloss black or white · front baffle in silver or chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade, AVM factory Malsch (Germany)\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\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 (Black) with power cable, 2 Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth antennas, 2 × 3 RCA loading plugs for phono and gloves · 1 pair Audition CB 2.3 with magnetic fabric covers – without remote control and without speaker cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition CB 2.3 HiFi set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 streaming integrated amplifier with CD drive and a pair of AVM Audition CB 2.3 bookshelf speakers, plus accessories. A complete stereo system for CD, streaming and vinyl – all that's missing is speaker cable and your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a remote control included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. AVM ships the CS 2.3 without a hardware remote; it's controlled via the free RC X app for iOS and Android. If you'd like a remote, add the RC 3 with infrared or the RC 9 with colour display as an accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a turntable to this set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Inspiration CS 2.3 has a phono input, switchable between MM at 40 dB and MC at 60 dB. So a turntable can be connected directly, with no external phono stage. You set the loading impedance for MC via the included RCA plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy are the Audition CB 2.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact: the cabinet measures 170 × 285 × 220 millimetres, the projecting front baffle 220 × 330 millimetres, and each speaker weighs 4.5 kilograms according to AVM. That means they fit on narrow stands and on a shelf. An adjustable foot on the rear tilts them to ear height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow far do the Audition CB 2.3 need to be from the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little, since the bass reflex port sits on the rear. Too close to the wall and the bass turns thick; too free in the room and it can sound a bit thin. A few centimetres of clearance is usually enough – we're happy to discuss the exact placement based on your floor plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference from the set with the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CS 2.3 additionally has an integrated slot-in CD drive, the AS 2.3 doesn't. Both come with the phono input (MM\/MC) and full streaming. If you play CDs, go for the CS 2.3 set; pure streamers and vinyl listeners do better with the AS 2.3 set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition set from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a complete system should fit your room and your listening habits – we advise from real-world experience. As an authorized AVM specialist dealer in Wädenswil, we set up streaming, network and phono, handle the warranty, and have Mauri as our own in-house technician. Get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's still missing you'll find under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker cable\u003c\/a\u003e, a deck for the phono input under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the right placement under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003eSpeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hifi-mobel\"\u003eHiFi furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, and the RC 3 and RC 9 remotes under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989488628048,"sku":null,"price":8480.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-audition-cb-2-3-hifi-set-schwarz-setansicht.jpg?v=1785439150","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/hifi-set-avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-audition-cb-2-3-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}