Ovation CS 6.3 + 8.3

Name: AVM Audio Ovation CS 6.3 + 8.3
Brand: AVM Audio
SKU: ovation-cs-8-3-cs-6-3

AVM Audio Ovation CS 6.3 + 8.3

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Built-in DAC

CD Playback

Network Audio

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

AirPlay

Spotify Connect

Roon Ready

DSD Support

Hi-Res Audio

USB Audio

Ethernet

Balanced Output

Headphone Output

Pre-Out

Trigger Output

Remote Control

Gapless Playback

Built-in Power Amplifier

All-In-One CD-Receiver · 2 x 500 W · AVM X-STREAM Engine®: Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify® Connect, Roon Ready, TIDAL Connect, QOBUZ, UPnP, Webradio · Multiroom & Party Sync Mode ·
Bluetooth 5.0 · Quad DAC 384kHz/32bit · DSD128 · Slot-In Pure-CD-Drive · Class-A Headphone Amplifier · RC X App for iOS & Android · Optional RC 9 Remote Control with Color Display

Technological masterpieces with sound variety

The Ovation CS 8.3 and CS 6.3 combine the award-winning technologies of the AVM Ovation series in a top-class all-in-one device. Both models offer comprehensive functionality: support for all common streaming formats, an integrated acoustically encapsulated slot-in CD drive, and a wide range of analog and digital connection options.

The difference lies in the amplifier part: The CS 8.3 is equipped with Ovation Line tube stages, which produce a warm, natural sound and are particularly appreciated by audiophile listeners. The CS 6.3, on the other hand, is based on high-quality transistor technology, which enables precise and clear sound reproduction. Both models have extremely powerful output stages with up to 500 watts per channel, which effortlessly operate any speaker and ensure a relaxed listening experience even at high volumes.

Tom Frantzen,
Stereo 5/2020
To the article

“AVM’s flagship CD network receiver has undergone an incredible upgrade with the new AVM X-STREAM Engine®, offering better usability, support for more formats/services, and a significantly improved app—all while even delivering a slight sound enhancement. A top-tier CD player, integrated amplifier, streamer, and DAC all in one. Fantastic.”

Modularity and future-proof technology

The CS 8.3 and CS 6.3 models bring the modular design principle of the Ovation Line to an all-in-one device for the first time. The integrated DA converter is built on a replaceable plug-in module, capable of converting signals up to 384 kHz / 32-bit and DSD formats into precise analog audio signals. This upgradeability makes both devices future-proof and ready for new digital formats.

Special attention has also been given to CD playback. The spring-mounted Pure-CD drive minimizes disruptive vibrations, ensuring authentic and detailed music reproduction. The elegant brushed aluminum housing, available in silver or black, features a minimalist design and protects the sensitive electronics from interference with its multi-chamber construction. A glass top allows a view of the tube stages in the CS 8.3, adding a unique visual highlight.

Like all Ovation devices, the CS 8.3 and CS 6.3 are handcrafted at the AVM manufactory in Malsch. Rigorous quality controls and an extensive multi-day burn-in process ensure maximum reliability and exceptional sound quality. Both devices come standard in a sturdy AVM flight case, highlighting the premium standards of these masterpieces.