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The back panel offers screw-in mounts for two antennas – one serving Bluetooth 4.2 reception, the other for 802.11 Wi-Fi. There also fixed-level record, and variable-level pre-amp outputs, and a USB Type A socket for USB drives, while digital connections are served via coaxial and Toslink optical inputs and outputs. The rear panel is less minimalist, offering a trio of stereo, line-level RCA input sets, as well as an MM/MC phono input. There’s also a large, blue-illuminated LED display with adjustable brightness and a satisfyingly large, alphanumeric readout. The front fascia is home to a disc-loading slot, a flush-mounted rotary volume controller and small soft-touch buttons some which change function depending on the operation mode. The 4T is the flagship of the Inspiration range, and offers various enhancements over the standard CS 2.2, including an upgraded phono stage, the addition of Bluetooth connectivity and the latest Wolfson 192 kHz/24-bit DAC.Īt only 340mm wide, it’s significantly smaller than conventional DIN-sized audio components, while the screwless casework, seamless panel fit and tactile quality create a sophisticated, upmarket aura. It wraps an extensive array of functions and features in a compact but sleek and meticulously finished, all-metal enclosure that’s attractive enough to be deemed a ‘lifestyle’ device, but with serious sonic credentials. The Inspiration CS 2.2 4T is one of those. However, its most intriguing offering is an array of all-in-one, one-box systems that combine an integrated amplifier with CD playback, FM tuner and media streaming capabilities. The AVM catalogue is extensive, embracing everything from turntables and loudspeakers to pre-amps, power amps and media players.
This benefits quality control and consistency, underpinned by a commitment to craftsmanship that’s evident in the sleek casework and superb finishes typical of AVM’s products. Its proudly ‘Made In Germany’ tradition means that all its products are manufactured in house, while the majority of its suppliers are also located close by.
The Inspiration CS 2.2 4T is a good case in point.Īudio Video Manufuktur (AVM) is a German audio brand that designs, develops and produces an extensive array of mainly stereo audio products at its facility in the town of Malsch, near Karlsruhe in Germany. AVM is a new arrival on the SA audio scene, but the German marque’s provenance is widely acknowledged in Europe, where its combination of fine workmanship, ease of use and sonic capability has gained it many friends.
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