OVATION SD 8.3 and SD 6.3: Redefining Streaming Preamplifiers

The OVATION SD 8.3 and SD 6.3 represent a new category of AVM components, seamlessly integrating an analog preamplifier, DAC with DSD support, streaming client, web radio, and a high-performance headphone amplifier into a single unit. These models are designed to serve as comprehensive preamplifiers, making them ideal partners for AVM’s power amplifiers or active speakers.

Key Features

• Analog Preamplifier: Equipped with two analog line inputs (XLR and RCA), ensuring versatile connectivity.
• Advanced DAC: Utilizes dual ESS 9018 K2M Sabre32 DACs per channel, processing digital signals in balanced mode for superior audio fidelity.
• Streaming Capabilities: Supports AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, HIGHRESAUDIO, QOBUZ, TIDAL (Hi-Res Quality), and UPnP, providing access to a wide range of streaming services.
• Web Radio: Access to a vast array of internet radio stations via the Airable Internet Radio Station Database, with automatic updates.
• High-Performance Headphone Amplifier: Features a Class-A headphone output with a 6.35 mm jack, delivering exceptional audio quality for personal listening.
• User-Friendly Control: You can manage settings and playback through the RC X App for iOS and Android devices. An optional RC 9 remote control with a color display is also available.

SD 6.3 focuses on pure solid-state technology in all amplifier stages, while SD 8.3 incorporates the OVATION Tube Line Stage, delivering a unique, warm, and natural sound reproduction. Both models are housed in the OVATION Line cabinet, known for the modular PA 8.2 preamplifier, ensuring a cohesive and elegant design.

These units are designed to serve as full-fledged preamplifiers, making them ideal partners for AVM’s power amplifiers, such as the SA 6.3, SA 8.3, or MA 6.3 & 8.3. Additionally, they can be seamlessly integrated with active speakers, offering flexibility in various audio setups.

Incorporating the AVM X-STREAM Engine® ensures future-proof streaming capabilities, allowing for upgrades to accommodate new formats as they become available. This commitment to innovation and quality positions the OVATION SD 8.3 and SD 6.3 as central components in any high-end audio system.