The benchmark for
sound and design

The Ovation CS 8.3 Black Edition is the flagship of our all-in-one device series and sets new standards in sound quality. Through the use of specially selected components and a striking night-black look, this edition stands out from the basic version. A prominent “Black Edition” lettering on the case lid makes the high-performance version immediately recognizable.

Perfection
in every detail


The X-STREAM Engine® in the CS 8.3 Black Edition receives all digital signals and forwards them to the specially developed tube stage, which is equipped with modified tubes. The ESS SABRE 9018 reference DACs and a high-precision voltage supply maximize performance and guarantee perfect channel separation. The CS 8.3 can process DSD128 signals (via USB-B) and offers advanced upsampling technology that eliminates jitter and ensures high sound fidelity.

Timeless luxury, limitless sound variety

The casing of the CS 8.3 Black Edition is made of solid, seamlessly joined aluminum and was manufactured without visible screws. The exclusive TEAC Pure-CD drive provides the best possible sound quality when playing CDs and can only be found worldwide in AVM products. The CS 8.3 is fully software and hardware upgradeable, which allows for long-term updates and expansions.


Power amplifier

Gain factor 30
Distortion factor< 0.005%
Signal-to-noise ratio > 95dB
Input sensitivity1.2V
Output power 2x 500W (4Ω) / 2x 250W (8Ω)

Preamplifier (analog)

Input impedance (RCA) 10kΩ
Input impedance (XLR) 20kΩ
Output impedance (RCA: PRE, LINE) 47Ω
Output impedance (XLR) 94Ω
Gain factor 1
Distortion factor (6.3)< 0.001%
Distortion factor (8.3)< 0.02%
Signal-to-noise ratio > 98dB
Crosstalk attenuation (channels) > 100dB
Crosstalk attenuation (inputs) > 87dB
Input headroom (1% THD)4.3V
Output headroom PRE OUT (1% THD)5.4V
Output level LINE OUT2.5V
Frequency response at -3dB (6.3) < 0Hz to > 70kHz
Frequency response at -3dB (8.3) < 5Hz to > 30kHz

Headphone amplifier

Output impedance 15Ω
Gain factor3.0
Distortion factor< 0.002%
Signal-to-noise ratio > 97dB
Output headroom (1% THD)6.5V

CD-Player

Playable formatsCD Audio, CDR (according to Red-Book standard)

Network

LAN connection (hot plug capable) 100 Mbit/s
Supported WLAN/WiFi standards2.4/ 5GHz/ 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Number of antennas 2
WPS yes

Streaming

Max. sampling ratesDSD128, 32 Bit/384 kHz PCM
Streaming servicesAirPlay, Qobuz, Roon, Spotify, TIDAL, HighResAudio
Supported file formatsWAV, MP3, WM, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, Ogg, AIFF

Bluetooth

Bluetooth standard 5.0
Supported Bluetooth profilesAVRCP 1.5, AD2P

USB-A Input

USB standard USB 2.0
Max. current 500 mA
Supported formatsFAT16, FAT32, NTFS
WARNING: The USB input is exclusively for hard drives and USB sticks!

USB-B Input

USB standard USB 2.0
Supported formats Up to DSD128 / 192 kHz with 24 Bit
WARNING: The USB-B input is intended for direct connection with a PC or MAC!

Digital inputs (S/P-DIF / Coaxial)

Max. sampling/bit rate (OPTO) 96 kHz / 24 Bit
Max. sampling/bit rate (COAX) 192 kHz / 24 Bit
Min. signal level [Vpp] at 192kHz (COAX) > 150 mVpp
Input impedance (COAX) 75 Ω
Deemphasis (OPTO, COAX)Yes, automatic
NOTE: When using digital inputs

Digital outputs (S/P-DIF / Coaxial)

Max. sampling/bit rate (OPTO) 96 kHz / 24 Bit
Max. sampling/bit rate (COAX) 192 kHz / 24 Bit
Output impedance (COAX) 75 Ω
NOTE: When using digital outputs

Control

Trigger output (2x) 12V
NOTE:Please use a standard 3.5mm mono jack cable for the trigger connections.

Power connection

Power supply 100V-240V / 50Hz-60Hz
Power consumption standby< 1.0 Watt
Power consumption network standby < 4 Watt
Power consumption idle < 35 Watt
Power consumption (maximum) 1000 Watt
Fuse used (power amplifier)T 6.3A
Fuse used (preamplifier section)3x T3.125A

General

Weight 13 kg
Dimensions (WxHxD) 430 x 122 x 350mm
Warranty 2 years + 2 years with online registration
(Warranty periods may vary in other distribution countries)
We reserve the right to make changes to technical specifications and features.

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Operating instructions

Product information

EU Declaration of Conformity

Questions about our products?

AVM Hotline
+49 7246-39991-12

Regulatory Notice:

Used transmission frequency range:

WLAN 2.4 G: 2.412 – 2.472 GHz
WLAN 5: 5.150 – 5.350 GHz / 5.470 – 5.725 GHz
Bluetooth: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Maximum transmission power:

WLAN 2.4 G: 20 dBm
WLAN 5: 15 dBm
Bluetooth: 6 dB


⚠ The device is intended for non-commercial users.
⚠ Der Ethernet- / LAN-Anschluss darf nur an das Hausnetzwerk
(Internal Building LAN Network) can be connected.