{"product_id":"avm-evolution-as-3-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-cellini-chrom","title":"AVM Evolution AS 3.3 Streaming Integrated Amplifier, Cellini Chrome","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Evolution AS 3.3 is a top-class streaming integrated amplifier that combines network streaming, an ESS9028PRO double-quad DAC, an adjustable MM\/MC phono stage and 2 × 350 watts of power amp output in one screwless aluminium housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the pure amplifier variant of the Evolution series – without a CD drive, but with a closed lid and power in focus. This Cellini version has a chrome-plated, hand-polished front complete with a chrome-plated rotary knob. Understatement is so yesterday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AVM Evolution AS 3.3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo half measures here: 2 × 350 watts at 4 Ω (2 × 180 watts at 8 Ω) drive even full-sized floorstanding speakers effortlessly, plus switchable speaker outputs A and B for two pairs. The digital section is built on the selected ESS9028PRO – four converters work in parallel per channel. The result is an authority where the system never sounds like it's working hard, no matter how loud it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe preamp works in pure transistor technology: distortion below 0.001 %, signal-to-noise ratio above 100 dB. Sober numbers – you notice them mainly in the fact that nothing happens between the notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStreaming runs via the AVM X-STREAM Engine up to DSD256 and PCM 384 kHz\/32 bit, controlled via the RC X App: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, HighResAudio, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready and internet radio. If you don't want a subscription, you're just as happy with internet radio, files from a network drive or USB stick, and vinyl. On the connection side everything that counts is there: HDMI ARC for the TV, coaxial and optical digital input, USB-A, three line-level RCA inputs and a balanced XLR input. On the front sits a 6.3 mm headphone output with its own amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high-performance phono stage takes MM and MC – and the neat part: you set the load resistance and capacitance to match your cartridge in the app, instead of hunting for jumpers inside the housing. It plays especially harmoniously with AVM's own Rotation turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Evolution AS 3.3 right for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor everyone who wants an uncompromising all-in-one at high-end level, needs the power reserves for large speakers, and consciously treats themselves to the boldest front in the range on top. Honestly: if you want a CD drive built in, this isn't for you – that's what its sibling, the Evolution CS 3.3, is for. And if you'd rather your unit disappeared into the shelf, go for the brushed version in Black or Silver; Cellini Chrome wants to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnically the Cellini is identical to the brushed versions – the difference is on the front, not in the circuitry. If you see your system as a piece of furniture and still want 2 × 350 watts, ESS conversion and an app-calibratable phono stage, you get both in one housing here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e streaming integrated amplifier (without CD drive)\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\u003ePreamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e transistor (pure transistor technology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.001 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp signal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\/A converter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS9028PRO double-quad (4 converters per channel), up to DSD256 \/ PCM 384 kHz \/ 32 bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming (AVM X-STREAM Engine):\u003c\/strong\u003e AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, HighResAudio, Roon Ready, internet radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, AAC, WMA, Ogg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable, gain MM 40\/50 dB, MC 60\/70 dB, load resistance and capacitance adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 × RCA (line level), 1 × balanced XLR, 1 × phono (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI (ARC), 1 × S\/PDIF coaxial, 1 × optical, USB-A for storage media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e speakers A \u0026amp; B (two pairs), pre-out RCA and XLR, line-out, 2 × digital (coaxial\/optical, level optionally adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 mm on the front, dedicated headphone amplifier, 7 V (1 % distortion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN 100 Mbit\/s, Wi-Fi 2.4 \/ 5 GHz (802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac), 2 antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC X App (iOS\/Android), dimmable graphic display with touch and proximity sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium with chrome-plated, hand-polished Cellini front\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e standby \u0026lt; 0.5 W, network standby \u0026lt; 2 W, idle \u0026lt; 16 W, max. 1000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years with online registration with the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-built in Malsch, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Cellini Chrome finish mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCellini Chrome is AVM's most elaborate finish: a chrome-plated, hand-polished front with a matching rotary knob instead of the brushed aluminium baffle. Technically the Evolution AS 3.3 is identical to the Black and Silver versions – same power, same connections, same conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Evolution AS 3.3 have a CD drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AS 3.3 is the pure streaming amplifier variant with a closed housing lid. The slot-in drive is in its sibling, the Evolution CS 3.3. If you still want to play silver discs on the AS 3.3, connect a CD player or CD drive to the coaxial or optical digital input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does the Evolution AS 3.3 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AS 3.3 delivers 2 × 350 watts at 4 Ω and 2 × 180 watts at 8 Ω. That drives even large, demanding floorstanding speakers with authority. If you use both speaker outputs A and B at the same time, the impedance per speaker must not drop below 8 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the AS 3.3 and the AS 5.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower, converter, streaming and connections are identical on both. The difference lies solely in the preamp: the AS 3.3 is purely transistor-based and therefore very neutral, the AS 5.3 uses a tube line stage with a somewhat warmer character. A matter of taste, not of class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Evolution AS 3.3 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an authorised AVM partner in Wädenswil, we'll tell you honestly whether the Cellini front works in your living room or overwhelms it – and which speakers suit the room. Our technician Mauri handles delivery, setup and service. Message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find powerful floorstanding speakers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and high-quality connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989487677776,"sku":"303784","price":8890.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-evolution-as-3-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-cellini-chrom-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785437969","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/avm-evolution-as-3-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-cellini-chrom","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}