{"product_id":"avm-evolution-cs-5-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-mit-cd-schwarz","title":"AVM Evolution CS 5.3 Streaming Integrated Amplifier with CD, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Evolution CS 5.3 is a streaming integrated amplifier with a built-in CD drive and tube preamp that combines network streaming, ESS conversion, a calibratable MM\/MC phono input and 2 × 350 watts of power amp output in one housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the tube counterpart to the Evolution CS 3.3 – here in a black brushed aluminium housing. Same power, same connections, same streaming; the difference sits in the Tube Line Stage, which gives the sound a warmer, more organic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AVM Evolution CS 5.3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CS 5.3 is for everyone who wants the complete feature set of the CS 3.3, but with the unmistakable character of a tube preamp on top. 2 × 350 watts at 4 Ω (2 × 180 watts at 8 Ω) drive even large floorstanding speakers effortlessly, and via outputs A and B even two pairs. The tube line stage brings warmth and smoothness to the signal without losing resolution – measured, the preamp's distortion sits below 0.025 % instead of below 0.001 % like its transistor sibling. That small handful of harmonic distortion is exactly the reason some people love tubes in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe digital section is built on a selected ESS9028PRO in double-quad configuration with four converters per channel, and the X-STREAM Engine streams in high resolution up to DSD256 and PCM 384 kHz\/32 bit. The phono stage is calibratable, just as on the CS 3.3. The tube's lighting can be set to blue or red in the menu – or switched off entirely, to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, HighResAudio and Roon run directly, AirPlay 2 and internet radio are built in – no subscription required. Plus balanced XLR and three RCA inputs, HDMI ARC for the TV, coaxial and optical digital, a slot-in CD drive, USB-A for storage media, Bluetooth 5.0 and a headphone output on the front. Control is via the free RC X App; a wireless remote (RC 3 \/ RC 8 or RC 9 \/ RC 10) is available as an accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Evolution CS 5.3 right for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonestly: the CS 5.3 is for listeners who deliberately want the warmer, somewhat rounder tube sound and are happy to spend a bit more for it. If you prefer a sober, neutral tone, the more affordable Evolution CS 3.3 serves you just as well – you don't get more power here, both models are equally powerful. And for small rooms, the compact Inspiration CS 2.3 remains the leaner choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CS 5.3 doesn't sell more power, but a signature. If you love long listening evenings and want to take the last touch of harshness out of digital recordings, this gives you an all-in-one system with character – CD, streaming, phono and headphones included. You just have to let go of transistor purism for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e streaming integrated amplifier with slot-in CD drive (all-in-one)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 350 W (4 Ω) \/ 2 × 180 W (8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e tube (Tube Line Stage), lighting selectable blue or red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.025 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp signal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003cstrong\u003eCD drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e slot-in, CD-Audio and CD-R (Red Book)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003cstrong\u003eSupported formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, AAC, WMA, Ogg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable, load resistance and capacitance adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 × RCA (line level), 1 × balanced XLR, 1 × phono (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e speakers A \u0026amp; B (two pairs), pre-out RCA and XLR (regulated), line-out, 1 × coaxial and 1 × optical digital, 2 × trigger out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front, output impedance 24 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN 100 Mbit\/s, Wi-Fi 2.4 \/ 5 GHz (802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC X App (iOS\/Android); wireless remote RC 3 \/ RC 8 or RC 9 \/ RC 10 available as an option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e brushed aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 430 × 122 × 350 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e standby \u0026lt; 0.5 W, max. 1000 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years with online registration with the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e unit, 2 Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth antennas, power cable, gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the CS 5.3's tube preamp bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tube Line Stage gives the sound a warmer, somewhat rounder and more organic character – many find it more pleasant over long listening evenings. The CS 5.3 doesn't lose anything in resolution or detail in the process; the manufacturer states the preamp's distortion at below 0.025 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the CS 5.3 and the CS 3.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the preamp. Power (2 × 350 watts at 4 Ω), converter, connections, CD drive and streaming are identical on both – so the CS 5.3 isn't more powerful, just differently tuned: tube instead of transistor, warmer instead of strictly neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a remote control included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. In the box you'll find the unit, two Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth antennas, a power cable and gloves. The CS 5.3 is controlled via the free RC X App for iOS and Android. AVM offers the RC 3 \/ RC 8 and RC 9 \/ RC 10 wireless remotes separately as accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Like the CS 3.3, the CS 5.3 also has a calibratable MM\/MC phono input, whose load resistance and capacitance can be adjusted precisely to your cartridge – no screwdriver needed, directly via the menu or the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Evolution CS 5.3 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're an authorised AVM specialist dealer in Wädenswil and help you work out with you whether tube or transistor suits your music and your room – even over the phone. We find the right speakers, and our technician Mauri handles delivery, setup and service. Call us: 044 680 22 00.\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":52989487841616,"sku":"303051","price":9990.0,"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-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785438373","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/avm-evolution-cs-5-3-streaming-vollverstaerker-mit-cd-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}