AVM Ovation

OVATION CD8 in brief

  • 7 digital inputs: 2 x USB (1 x 192/24 asynchronous, 1 x 48/24), 2 x SPDIF coaxial, 2 x SPDIF opt., AES/EBU)
  • 2 line outputs (Cinch und XLR)
  • 2 digital outputs (SPDIF coaxial & SPDIF opt.)
  • PureCD slot-in mechanism, spring-mounted and capsuled
  • ULTRA DAC: Signal processing with up to 192 kHz/24 Bit (upsampling rate adjustable from 44,1kHz/16bit to 192kHz/24bit)
  • 2 switchable digital Filters (smooth/sharp)
  • Power supply shielded and with minimized stray field, separated power supplies for digital and audio electronic
  • Ovation PCB: Black PCB and golden conductor tracks
  • Blue graphic display, dimmable
  • Remote control RC3 included
  • Available finishes: Aluminum silver or black, chrome front optional

In the typical look of the Ovation Line, the CD8 is an impressive appearance. Built of solid, thick aluminum parts the sensitive electronics is safely protected inside. Incoming digital signals with max. resolution 192/24 are processed on the digital inputs as well as redbook standard signals from the built-in CD drive. The slot-in mechanism is a Pure-CD drive spring mounted and completely capsuled. Second to none is the processing of the digital signals in balanced DA Converters separated for both channels. The digital signal is master clocked with thermo stabilized PLL quartzes of the highest grade to give a firm and stable time base to all conversion stages.

The CD8 is a typical AVM Ovation masterpiece: Reduced to the max design, built of the best materials available.

All functions of the CD8 may be operated intuitively. Various set-up menus allow specific settings of most parameters, i.e. dimmed display etc. . The perfectly machined housing is built without visible screws and consists of 8mm thick aluminum parts, carefully polished and anodized. Standard versions are silver or black, the typical chrome front is available as an option. Other customizations are available upon request. The massive RC3 aluminum remote control is always included.

The connectivity of the CD8 leaves no question unanswered. So it may also be used as an excellent DA converter for other digital sources. The CD8 offers a variety of digital connections: 2 x USB (1 x 192/24 asynchronous, 1 x 48/24), 2 x SPDIF coaxial, 2 x SPDIF opt. and one AES EBU digital input.

All digital signals are put thru a large cache memory and all possible Jitter is stripped off. This signal is then fed into DA conversion section using two DA converters per channel. Even the digital signal is processed in fully balanced mode. The SNR is dramatically increased by this effort. The CD8 allows switchable sampling rates in 7 increments: 44/16, 44/24, 48/24, 88/24, 96/24, 176/24 and 192/24kHz. Digital filter characteristics may be switched between sharp and smooth.

Like all AVM hi-fi components the CD8 is carefully developed and assembled by our engineers in Malsch, Germany. Our vendors for housing and electronic parts reside all near-by. This proximity helps us to easily ensure and maintain superb quality level of the supplied parts for the AVM hi-fi components made of these.

During the manufacturing process we perform repeatedly numerous tests to insure the absolute quality of our products. When the assembling is finished and the first inspection is done all units must pass a run in test in order to prove their reliability. After that a careful final inspection follows before packing & shipping. All this ensures creating a perfect product from AVM for our customers.

Technical Data OVATION CD8

CD, digital in/out

  • Formats: CD-Audio (red book), CD-R
  • Upsampling: 192 kHz/24 bit switchable
  • Deemphasis: yes, automatic
  • Digital inputs: 33–192 kHz/16–24 bit (S/PDIF, AES/EBU, TOSLINK up to 96 kHz)
  • USB-input: 1 x 192/24, 1 x 48/16
  • Digital-outputs (S/PDIF, TOSLINK): 44,1 kHz/16 bit (for CD) or input format

    Digital inputs

    • Input impedance Cinch: 75 Ohm
    • Input impedance XLR (AES EBU): 110 Ohm
    • Input voltage: acc. IEC 958

    Digital outputs

    • Output impedance cinch: 75 Ohm
    • Output impedance XLR: 110 Ohm
    • Output voltages: acc. IEC 958

    Analog outputs

    • Output voltages: 2,5 V
    • Output impedance Cinch: 50 Ohm
    • Output impedance XLR: 150 Ohm
    • Frequency range: <5 Hz–20 kHz, via digital inputs >50 kHz
    • SNR: 118 dB/121 dB(A) (related to digital zero)

    Miscellaneous

    • Power supply: 120-230 V/50 Hz
    • Power consumption: max. 30 W, Standby  <1 W
    • W x H x D: 430 x 130 x 325 mm
    • Weight: 16 kg
    • Warranty: 3 yrs.
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