{"product_id":"hifi-set-avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-audition-cb-2-3-silber","title":"HiFi Set AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition CB 2.3, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiFi set AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition CB 2.3 is a matched stereo system built from the compact streaming integrated amplifier AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 with CD drive and a pair of AVM Audition CB 2.3 bookshelf speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack, set up, connect, listen: the amplifier and speakers come from the same house in Malsch and are tonally matched to one another. CD, vinyl, streaming and TV sound all run through one system. This set comes with the electronics in brushed silver aluminium, AVM's classic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it as a set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause nothing here is thrown together: the electronics and speakers come from the same manufacturer and are matched to each other – no hunting for components, no datasheet Tetris. 34-centimetre-wide, screwless electronics plus two compact bookshelf speakers add up to a complete stereo system with CD, streaming and vinyl connectivity. No equipment rack required.\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 at 4 ohms from a Class D power stage, an ESS Sabre 9038 Q2M as converter, a slot-in CD drive and AVM's own 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 the TV. A streaming subscription is optional here – CD, vinyl and internet radio need none. Add to that a switchable phono input for MM and MC cartridges, so the turntable can be connected without an extra device. 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; the bass-reflex port sits on the back, so they benefit from a bit of distance from the wall. At 4.5 kg per speaker, placement stays uncomplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the set for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a full, complete system for small to medium-sized living rooms – with a CD drive and phono input, it covers disc and vinyl equally well. Plain talk: if you never play a CD and stream exclusively, the set built around the drive-less AVM Inspiration AS 2.3 is the more affordable choice. 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, consider 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 neatly matched speakers, hand-built in Germany and set up in minutes. Silver is the finish that fits into almost any interior – and will still look current in ten years. We'll work out together with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil which placement sounds best in your room – 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 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% · \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 equalisation \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 speaker · 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 variable, 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 optional accessories\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\u003ePrinciple:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bass reflex (bookshelf speaker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 mm woofer with sandwich cone · 30 mm fabric dome tweeter · crossover frequency 1850 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\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, spade connectors 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 in 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\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 (silver) with power cord, 2 Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth antennas, 2 × 3 RCA termination plugs for phono, and gloves · 1 pair of Audition CB 2.3 with magnetically attached fabric grilles – 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 HiFi set AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition CB 2.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact streaming integrated amplifier AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 with CD drive in silver, and a pair of AVM Audition CB 2.3 bookshelf speakers with accessories. A complete stereo system for CD, streaming and vinyl – all that's missing is speaker cable and your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. AVM supplies the CS 2.3 without a hardware remote; it's controlled via the free RC X app for iOS and Android. If you want a remote, choose 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, without an external phono stage. You set the MC termination impedance via the included RCA plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and how heavy are the Audition CB 2.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact: the cabinet measures 170 × 285 × 220 millimetres, the recessed 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 from the wall do the Audition CB 2.3 need to be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little, since the bass-reflex port sits on the back. Too close to the wall and the bass gets thick; too free-standing in the room and it can sound a touch lean. 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 to the set with the AVM Inspiration AS 2.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CS 2.3 additionally has a built-in slot-in CD drive, the AS 2.3 does not. Both come with the phono input (MM\/MC) and full streaming. If you play CDs, choose the CS 2.3 set; pure streamers and vinyl listeners get better value with the AS 2.3 set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Inspiration CS 2.3 + Audition set at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a complete system should fit your room and your listening habits – and that's advice we give from experience. As an authorised AVM dealer in Wädenswil, we set up streaming, network and phono, take care of the warranty, and have our own technician, Mauri, in house. Get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind what's still missing under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, a turntable 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\"\u003eHi-Fi Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, plus 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":52989488693584,"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-silber-setansicht.jpg?v=1785439174","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/hifi-set-avm-inspiration-cs-2-3-audition-cb-2-3-silber","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}