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Audio Video Manufaktur

Audio Video Manufaktur, known as AVM, is a German maker of amplifiers, sources and streaming electronics. The firm designs and builds its products in-house in southern Germany, so the brand is a reference point for German-made high-end components.

John Makovsky

John Makovsky

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AVM Introduces the Anniversary Evolution Black Edition

AVM, also known as Audio Video Manufaktur, has marked its 40th anniversary with the release of a special Black Edition upgrade for audio components in the Evolution range. The new upgrade package is available for the CS 5.3, AS 5.3, PAS 5.3 and MP 5.3 models. Rather than representing a separate series of products, it is a comprehensive modernization of existing components aimed primarily at improving their sonic performance.
John Makovsky

John Makovsky

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AVM Ovation SA 8.3 S and MA 8.3 S – New Power Amplifiers in the Brand’s Anniversary Lineup

Audio Video Manufaktur, known under the AVM brand, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and continues to update its flagship Ovation series. Following the presentation of the new Ovation AS XL reference integrated amplifier, the manufacturer has introduced two new power amplifier models: the Ovation MA 8.3 S monoblock and the Ovation SA 8.3 S stereo power amplifier. With their arrival, the Ovation S range of electronic components has effectively taken its final shape.
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John Makovsky

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AVM Ovation AS XL – a Powerful Integrated Amplifier with the X-Stream Engine Digital Platform

Audio Video Manufaktur has introduced the AVM Ovation AS XL integrated amplifier – a reference model combining an analogue amplification section, digital inputs, built-in streaming and the company’s proprietary X-Stream Engine platform. The XL designation refers to the Roman numeral for 40, highlighting AVM’s four decades of experience in developing audiophile amplifiers.

Who Audio Video Manufaktur are

AVM was founded in 1986 by Günther Mania together with Robert Winiarski and is based in Malsch near Karlsruhe. The company produces circuit boards and chassis in its own workshop. Its catalogue runs in three ranges - Inspiration for compact systems, Evolution for mid-level separates and Ovation for the top models. Buyers can move up within one brand and keep a consistent control and design approach.

What you'll find in this tag

AVM's anniversary programme brings a Black Edition update of the Evolution separates, new Ovation stereo and mono power amplifiers in the S series, and a large Ovation integrated amplifier with digital inputs and built-in streaming. The stories follow the company's 40th anniversary and show how the range is being refreshed from the separates up to the reference models.

Key models to know

Evolution CS 5.3, AS 5.3, PAS 5.3 and MP 5.3 - the core separates reworked for the Black Edition. Ovation SA 8.3 S - a stereo power amplifier from the anniversary line. Ovation MA 8.3 S - the monoblock version of the same design. Ovation AS XL - an integrated model built around the X-Stream Engine digital platform, which adds digital inputs and streaming to an analogue amplifier section.

Related topics & where to go next

See Anniversary and Limited Editions for other special series, Network Amplifiers for streaming integrated units and High-End Audio for top-tier components. AVM electronics are listed in the Amplifiers and Streamers sections of the catalog.