Product Spotlight AVM Evolution
Evolution Line : AS 3.3 & AS 5.3
The Evolution series from AVM sets new standards in the world of all-in-one audio devices. With advanced technology, impressive sound quality, and an elegant design, these devices offer a perfect combination of performance and user-friendliness. Ideal for music lovers who demand the highest standards in sound, operation comfort, and cutting-edge features. The Evolution series brings high-end audio experiences in a compact, stylish format – for an unparalleled sound experience in every room.
Let us look into the AVM AS 3.3 & AS 5.3 Integrated Amplifiers
Evolution AS 5.3 + 3.3 are both amplifiers with a user friendly Streaming function amongst a host of other cool inclusions.
The key difference with the two models is the 5.3 features the AVM Tube-Stage.
Tube sound versus pure transistor: AS 5.3 and AS 3.3
The AS 5.3 stands out with its Tube Line Stage, located in the preamplifier section. These tubes, custom-made for AVM, reveal their sonic charm through a specially developed tube stage. AVM’s proprietary circuitry ensures a long tube lifespan of approximately 20,000 hours. You can view them actively glowing through the darkened glass window on the top panel of the chassis safe from curious fingers.
The AS 3.3 operates as a pure transistor device, offering a more neutral sound signature. All other connectivity and performance specifications are identical to the AS 5.3.
Out of the blocks, features as follows;
Streaming Amplifier with 2 x 350 W ·
X-Stream Engine® for HiRes streaming including DSD, controllable via the RC-X APP ·
Prepared for Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect MAX, web radio (expandable) · Bluetooth 5.0, Airplay 2, ROON ready ·
AVM multiroom function ·
High Performance Phono input with complete MM & MC customisation ·
HDMI (ARC) input · 2 digital inputs (SPDIF coax & optical) ·
USB A for external hard drives ·
3 RCA + 1 XLR high-level inputs ·
6.3 mm headphone output on front with dedicated headphone amp ·
Signal processing with ESS 9028 PRO Double-Quad DAC for max. 384/32 PCM and DSD 256 ·
Dimmable graphic display with touchpoint sensor technology and proximity sensor ·
Speaker A & B ( note speakers would need to be 8 ohm for this to be used )
But wait there is more.
From the rear panel we can clearly see the fixed line and two sets of pre-amplifier outputs. This is one of those exciting moments that gets those thinking of moving into active speakers down the track, downsizing or simply wanting to do things differently, realising they can move into the new tech without fear their new amplifier purchase will become redundant in their future system move.
The AVM Amplifiers can all be full function integrated amplifiers or full function pre-amplifiers.
It all but takes a moment and one can use RCA on all models or XLR and RCA on some others. The AS3.3 & AS5.3 feature both.
High-performance streaming amplifiers with phono excellence
The AVM AS 3.3 and AS 5.3 streaming amplifiers are based on the AVM X-Stream Engine® and offer modern, intuitive control through the RC-X app.
They combine all modern connections, such as HDMI ARC for TV and a high-performance phono input for MM/MC systems with complete customisation, thus replacing complex device combinations.
Experience vinyl anew – with the high-performance phono stage
The completely redesigned phono input stage of the AS 5.3 unlocks the full fascination of analog music reproduction. Whether MM or MC cartridge – every pickup system finds its ideal partner here. All sound-relevant settings can be uniquely and conveniently adjusted directly in the AVM app – without any cable connections or complicated switches. The connection between your turntable and the AS 5.3 becomes an experience: precise, musical, vibrant. In perfect harmony with our ROTATION turntables, an analog sound emerges that captivates – richly detailed, emotional, and simply incomparable. Once you’ve heard it, you won’t want to lift the tonearm.
Tube sound versus pure transistor: AS 5.3 and AS 3.3
The AS 5.3 stands out with its Tube Line Stage, located in the preamplifier section. These tubes, custom-made for AVM, reveal their sonic charm through a specially developed tube stage. AVM’s proprietary circuitry ensures a long tube lifespan of approximately 20,000 hours.
The AS 3.3 operates as a pure transistor device, offering a more neutral sound signature. All other connectivity and performance specifications are identical to the AS 5.3.
Sound technology and amplifier power
The AS 3.3 and AS 5.3 offer significant sound quality thanks to powerful amplifier stages delivering 350 watts at 4 ohms, effortlessly driving any speaker. The digital section is based on the ESS9028 PRO Double-Quad DAC, which operates with four DACs per channel and perfectly reproduces high-resolution formats up to 384/32 PCM and DSD 256.
Hand-crafted precision and quality control
The Evolution AS devices are available in aluminum silver or black, and can also be ordered in the exclusive Cellini version with a chrome front and polished knobs on request. All devices are handmade in the AVM factory in Malsch and undergo intensive quality controls. An extended warranty of up to four years is available with online registration.
Modern Features for not only you but for the entire household
Media & CD Player For an authentic listening experience
Hook up your USB Drive for Media Playback or Option up your purchase to the CS variants should you want a CD Player on board.
Both devices are equipped with the AVM X-STREAM Engine®, which enables high-resolution streaming up to 384 kHz / 32 Bit and DSD256. They offer comprehensive streaming options, including Spotify Connect, Qobuz, TIDAL Connect, internet radio and AirPlay 2, and are ROON Ready. These features are complemented by an HDMI (ARC) interface, Bluetooth 5.0 and numerous digital as well as analog inputs and outputs.
The difference: The AS 5.3 has a Tube Line Stage with tubes specially developed for AVM, which produce a warm and musical sound. The tubes can be viewed at work through a tinted glass panel in the device’s lid. The AS 3.3, on the other hand, operates exclusively with transistor technology. This achieves the maximum linearity and clarity. Both devices benefit from the same high-quality signal processing with select Double-Quad DACs (ESS 9028 PRO), which allows for unparalleled sound quality through the parallel processing of four D/A converters per channel.
Extensive Menu Functions peak power, etc, you can sleep easy knowing the speakers are now safe.
Connections Galore
You can connect a subwoofer to the regulated RCA or XLR outputs (PRE-OUT) using an appropriate cable (35, 36)
LAN VS. WLAN:
If you have the choice between a wired LAN or wireless Wi-Fi connection, we generally recommend using a wired LAN connection, as this usually allows for higher bandwidth and is also less susceptible to interference and less dependent on the traffic of your entire network. The great thing about the hook up is, once you connect, you say yes and your done, no fussy tech support call reqquired, the product does it all for you.
AirPlay
AirPlay is a technology from Apple that can be used to control home audio systems and speakers in any room - with a tap or simply by asking Siri - directly from the iPhone, iPad, HomePod or Apple TV.
Here's how to use AirPlay on your CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3:
• Make sure your device is connected to the network
• Open the app from which you want to use AirPlay on your iPhone or iPad
• Tap on
• Select your CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 as your AirPlay device.
NOTE: If a digital input is selected and there is no compatible digital signal, the message NO DIG SIGNAL or NO ARC SIGNAL will appear on the display instead of the volume indicator. In this state, the volume setting is not adjustable due to the selected digital input.
Volume adjustment and volume Limit Parents Take Note
To adjust the volume, use the rotary control (14). The increment of the volume change depends on the rotational speed. Slow turning causes a level change in 0.5 dB increments, fast turning changes the volume in 2 dB increments. The current setting is displayed numerically (0 to 99.5).
NOTE: If the volume falls below 0, Mute will appear on the display and the device will be muted. If a volume limit is set in the settings (default 70%), the 99.5 light will appear on the display if it is exceeded. If the volume limit is reached via the app, you will also see the message volume limit reached.
I set up the 5.3 at the KLAPP AV store to MAX 65 so that it does not matter who uses it,, the Opus 1 connected to it will handle it with ease, mind you it is still very loud.
Vinyl Lovers : Choosing the right pickup system (MM or MC)
For optimal playback quality, each cartridge should be operated with the appropriate termination impedance or termination capacity. This is particularly important for MM systems, as the termination capacitance generates a treble resonance that extends the frequency response upwards. If the capacitance is too low, the cartridge may not sound brilliant – if the capacitance is too high, the resonance will shift too far down and cause strong exaggeration in the high frequency range. The sound is often garish and unpleasant.
We recommend that you take a look at the operating instructions of your pickup system before setting the impedance or capacitance. This usually indicates the optimal termination impedance otherwise, the rule of thumb is: For MM systems approx. 200 pF capacitance, for MC systems 100
ohms terminating resistance.
Depending on the selected system (MM or MC), capacitance or resistance can be adjusted in seven stages, with MM always ending at 47k and MC always at 1nF. The following capacitance values can be set for MM: 47pF; 100pF; 150pF; 200pF; 270pF; 310pF; 410pFBhe following resistance values
can be set: 100ohm; 180ohm; 220ohm, 330ohm; 660ohm 1kohm; 2kohm
The setting of the terminator or capacitance can be set (best while a record is being played) with the app or on the device.
NOTE: Please note that the termination capacity of MM cartridges is increased by approximately 100 pF due to the capacitance of the cable. Therefore, on the AS3.3/5.3, select a setting that is about 100 pF below the manufacturer's recommended capacitance.
It's worth experimenting to find out the setting for the optimal sound. Incorrect settings will not harm the pickup or the AS 3.3/5.3.
Adjustment of the gain
The output voltage of pickups is not standardized. There are therefore very "loud" and very "quiet" models. However, this has nothing to do with their sound quality. To suit each pickup, the gain of the AS 3.3/5.3 can be adjusted.
With MM you have the +40dB and +50dB gain settings available, with MC +60dB and +70dB
NOTE: If the gain is too high, there may be input clipping and consequent distortion.
Tone Control, for you, your room and your existing speakers.
The tone control of the device can be activated via the menu item Tone Control, which allows the adjustment of bass and treble components in the sound image as well as a loudness setting. In the LINEAR position, the tone control is disabled (but settings are still saved). In the TONE ON position, the tone control is ready to function and is activated as soon as you set it to Bass, Treble or Loudness. However, if a neutral setting (BASS = 0, TREBLE = 0, Loudness = 0) is selected, the tone control will remain disabled in the ACTIVE position until one of these parameters is changed. Unless a neutral setting is set, the active tone control is displayed at the top of the display.
Wanting to retain an existing component of your system when setting up your new AVM and you realise, what you had lacked!
Bass and treble can either be raised or lowered together for all inputs (GLOBAL) or specifically for the currently selected input (INDIVIDUAL).
If an individual setting is desired, the inputs must be parameterized beforehand via the setup. This is useful, for example, to compensate for a bass weakness of the turntable without boosting the bass at another input source.
NOTE: The setting of the loudness function (loudness) is dependent on the speaker and room and
therefore applies globally to all inputs. As soon as the tone control under Tone Control is set to
LINEAR, the menu items Bass, Treble and Loudness are not displayed.
Bass : The bass menu item allows you to adjust the low-frequency response from -6 to +6 dB. If you have a global setting for all sound sources, you will see GLOBAL in the upper right corner of the display, and if you have an individual setting, you will see INDIVIDUAL.
Treble : The Treble menu item can be used to adjust the treble reproduction from -6 to +6 dB. If you have a global setting for all sound sources, you will see GLOBAL in the upper right corner of the display, and if you have an individual setting, you will see INDIVIDUAL.
These Features are very cool for integration and getting more life out of your existing speakers cables etc.
Other Cool Bits
Tube light colour for the 5.3 : You can choose between blue and red.
Permanent Volume Display option should you want to see the current volume all the time or only temporarily.
Display Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the display from 25% (dark) to 50% (normal) to 100% (bright).
Scroll Text for example, sets whether the text "scrolls" to display the entire text for long track names, or whether you don't want your device to display it.
Play Time In this menu you can adjust whether the display shows only the time, only one timeline or both at the same time when playing songs (e.g. via the CD player if CS model or USB Storage drive ). By default, the time and timeline are displayed.
Volume Control In this menu, you can make personal adjustments to the volume.
Power On Volume sets the volume of the device after startup.
You have the choice between LAST LEVEL (standard), 50%, 60% and 70%.
Volume Limit On Activate, this sets the volume to which it will be limited when switching inputs, if it is exceeded.
Volume Limit we mentioned and worth mentioning again.
This menu item allows you to limit the maximum output volume to up to 50% of the maximum volume. This feature can be useful to avoid rapid volume jumps, such as those caused by accidental misuse of the volume control in the RC X app for iOS and Android. The default setting is 70% and is intended as a protective mechanism to protect other components in your system (e.g. speakers)
and last but not least your ears from drastic volume jumps, such as those that could be triggered by accidentally operating the volume control of the RC X app for iOS and Android. your kids will love you, maybe you will not have to sack the cleaning person, so many possible ways this setting will save the peace.
Source Gain (Home Theater)
In the case of a surround system, the leveling of all channels, as well as the bass management, is carried out on a corresponding surround decoder (e.g. by an AV receiver). This signal should not be changed, otherwise the balance of the channels between them is no longer given.
The AS 3.3/5.3 offers a so-called source-fix function for this case. This allows you to
operate the RCA 1, RCA 2 and RCA 3 (33) analog inputs with a fixed gain. If the source-fix function is activated, the signal will be played back with a fixed gain when this input is selected. In addition, all sound settings (e.g. BASS, Treble, see are disabled, regardless of whether you change the volume of the other inputs or their sound setting or balance setting. In addition, the AS 3.3/5.3 trigger input can be used to power on using your AV processor.
For the digital inputs COAX (25) and OPTO (27), the source-fix function is also available. In contrast to the analog inputs, however, the sound settings (e.g. bass, treble) and the balance setting are active here. This function is useful, for example, if a sound source with its own volume adjustment is connected to a corresponding digital input. This is a very handy feature.
Input Gain Often, the signal sources present in a hi-fi system have different levels. When switching, this creates a volume jump, which can be prevented by individually adjusting the input sensitivity of the inputs.
Input Names Using the menu item "Input Names" you can change the input designations of sound sources on the display (4) as desired. A name has a maximum of 8 characters. The name can be changed conveniently via AVM's RC-X APP or via the separately available RC9 remote control.
AUTO-ON This menu allows you to set which inputs of the device can wake up from stand-by when a signal arrives. You can choose from all digital inputs as well as RCA 1-3 and XLR input
Speaker A/B A+B The CS/AS 3.3/5.3 has an A/B circuit for the speakers, which allows you to connect a second pair of speakers to your device. In this menu item you can set the configuration you are using. A, B and A+B are at your disposal. Note must be 8 ohm if two pairs and using the A+B.
Digital Output Volume In this setting point, you can specify whether the signal for the digital outputs (optical and COAX) is fixed or output is volume-controlled.
Auto Standby. For reasons of energy saving, the device is equipped with a circuit that automatically puts the device into standby mode if there is no music signal for more than 20 minutes on the currently active input.
This function is activated at the factory (ACTIVE) and can be permanently deactivated via this menu item (NOT ACTIVE).
Streaming Services Here you will find different settings for your streaming services. For example, the data rates can be adjusted.
Firmware update You can use this menu to perform firmware updates as soon as they are available. The first step is to check whether there is an update online or on a USB stick, if USB this would be a reach out to us and well will assist.
Finishes - Black - Silver or Cellini ( Chrome )
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