{"product_id":"avm-evolution-cs-5-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-mit-cd-black-edition","title":"AVM Evolution CS 5.3 Streaming Integrated Amplifier with CD, Black Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition is a streaming integrated amplifier with a CD drive that combines streamer, CD player, MM\/MC phono stage, headphone amplifier and a 2 × 350 watt power amplifier in one chassis – in the all-black version with a revised tube board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Edition is AVM's answer to the question of what can still be improved on the CS 5.3. New board, new terminals, silver internal wiring, additional capacitors – and on the outside consistently black, right down to the controls. It is handcrafted in Malsch and, on request, can also be retrofitted to existing Evolution units of the .3 generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AVM Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause AVM has stepped up exactly where it matters for the sound: at the heart is a newly developed tube board with specially selected operational amplifiers, thin-film resistors in mini-MELF format and black tube sockets. The analogue line stage hardly amplifies at all (a factor of roughly 1:1), which is why such details are clearly audible there. Add pure silver internal wiring, four additional 2,200 µF capacitors stabilising the output stage and a new generation of output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whole system in one unit: streaming up to DSD256 and 32-bit\/384 kHz with AirPlay, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify, TIDAL Connect and HighResAudio, plus a CD drive, Bluetooth 5.0 and digital inputs including HDMI ARC. The phono stage handles MM and MC with adjustable termination, the headphone output sits on the front, and your speakers connect to the rhodium-plated AVM terminals. The power amplifier delivers 2 × 350 watts into 4 ohms and 2 × 180 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Black Edition suited for – and who not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for anyone who wants a single unit instead of a rack, appreciates the tube charm in the line stage and deliberately likes it black. If you already have a CS 5.3 in mind, this is the more refined variant – the premium over the regular CS 5.3 is noticeable and a question of ambition, not necessity. If you don't need a CD drive, look at the Evolution units without a CD drive; if you prefer something more discreet, take the regular CS 5.3 in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS 5.3 Black Edition is an all-in-one for people who don't want to wire things together yet won't accept compromises on the board. It is grown-up, powerful and looks as if it had been put in a tuxedo. We're happy to work out calmly with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil which speakers go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e streaming integrated amplifier with CD drive (all-in-one)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Edition: all black, emblem laser-engraved into the top cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 350 W (4 Ω), 2 × 180 W (8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower amp distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.005 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Edition tube board (line stage, gain 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefinements:\u003c\/strong\u003e rhodium-plated AVM speaker terminals, pure silver wiring, 4 × 2,200 µF additional capacitors, new output stage generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM up to 384 kHz \/ 32 bit, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming services:\u003c\/strong\u003e AirPlay, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify, TIDAL Connect (MAX), HighResAudio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFile formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, Ogg, AIFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD audio and CD-R (Red Book)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM (40\/50 dB) and MC (60\/70 dB), MC termination 100 Ω to 2 kΩ, MM capacitance 47 to 410 pF adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e coaxial (192 kHz\/24 bit), optical (96 kHz\/24 bit), HDMI ARC (192 kHz\/24 bit), USB-A 2.0 for hard drives and sticks only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA (50 kΩ) and XLR (40 kΩ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Out volume-controlled, max. 8.5 V; Line-Out fixed 2.5 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e coaxial (192 kHz\/24 bit), optical (96 kHz\/24 bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, output impedance 24 Ω, max. 7 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 (AVRCP 1.5, A2DP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN 100 Mbit\/s, WLAN 2.4 \/ 5 GHz (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac), 2 antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e trigger input 5–20 V, 2 × trigger output 12 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 1000 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.5 W, network standby \u0026lt; 2 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 430 × 122 × 350 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Black Edition differ from the regular Evolution CS 5.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Edition brings a newly developed tube board with specially selected operational amplifiers and mini-MELF resistors, rhodium-plated speaker terminals, pure silver wiring and four additional 2,200 µF capacitors. Visually it is entirely black with a laser-engraved emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade an existing Evolution unit to the Black Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to AVM, yes: the upgrade is available for CS, AS, PAS and MP models of the .3 generation, is carried out at the factory in Malsch and requires shipping the unit. Whether it's worthwhile for your unit, we're happy to discuss with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CS 5.3 Black Edition have a phono input and a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are on board. The phono stage handles MM (40\/50 dB) and MC (60\/70 dB) with adjustable termination; the headphone output has 24 ohms output impedance and delivers up to 7 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich speakers suit the CS 5.3 Black Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power amplifier manages 2 × 350 watts into 4 ohms and 2 × 180 watts into 8 ohms – almost all floorstanders cope with that, including demanding ones. Which speaker suits your room and taste, we'll listen to together in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've carried AVM in Wädenswil for years, know the units in everyday use and know which speakers go well with them. We advise honestly, set up and have our own technician in Mauri. Call us (044 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find matching speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, more units under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003estreaming amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/strom-optimierung\"\u003ePower conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e provide clean mains, plus the right \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838867530064,"sku":"305732","price":12780.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-evolution-cs-5-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-mit-cd-black-edition-frontansicht.jpg?v=1792504512","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/avm-evolution-cs-5-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-mit-cd-black-edition","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}