AVM Evolution CS 3.3 Streaming CD Receiver

AVM EVOLUTION CS 5.3 CS 3.3

Streaming CD receiver with 2×350 watts

EVOLUTION CS 5.3 and CS 3.3 in keywords

• All-in-one streaming CD receiver with 2 x 350 W
• Speakers A & B
• X-Stream Engine® for HiRes streaming incl. DSD, controllable via RC X APP
• Prepared for Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, web radio (expandable)
• High performance phono input switchable and with complete adjustment MM & MC in the menu (on the CS or in the APP)
• HDMI (ARC) input
• 2 digital inputs (SPDIF coax & optical)
• USB A for external hard drives (NTFS & FAT)
• 3 RCA + 1 XLR high-level inputs, adjustable as signal-sensitive inputs, switchable as home theater throughput
• Bluetooth 4.2, Airplay 2/1, ROON ready
• AVM Multiroom function
• 2 digital outputs (SPDIF, optical), optional volume control
• Headphone output 6.3mm on the front with its own headphone amp
• Pure CD drive with slot-in (Red Book)
• Signal processing with selected double-quad DAC for max. 384/32 PCM (ESS 9028PRO) and DSD 256
• Tone control and parametric loudness with bypass function (also via RC X APP)
• Dimmable graphic display with touchpoint sensors and proximity sensor
• Extensive menu functions (adjustable input sensitivity, individual input names, etc.)
• Minimum stand-by consumption
• Compact design: 43cm width, 35cm depth, 12cm height
• Housing variants: aluminum silver or black brushed or as CELLINI version with chrome front (surcharge)
• trigger in, ext. IR sensor, 2 x trigger outs

CS 5.3

The special feature of the CS 5.3 is its Tube Line Stage, which is located in the preamplifier section of the CS 5.3. Based on the tubes specially made for us, we have developed a tube stage that fully unfolds the tonal charm of these AVM tubes. Due to AVM's own circuit technology, the tubes are guaranteed to last for a long time (approx. 20,000 hours). The CS 5.3 also differs from the CS 3.3 in terms of appearance due to the glass pane in the housing cover. The tube stages can be easily observed at work through this darkened window.

CS 3.3

The CS 3.3 works completely as a pure transistor device. All other connection and performance data correspond to those in CS 5.3. The most obvious distinguishing feature is the closed, brushed aluminum housing cover.

Created from the best genes: The sister devices CS 6.3 and CS 3.3

AVM can look back on a decade-long tradition of developing One devices with a high-end sound quality since the 1990s. Based on the AVM X-Stream Engine®, a new high-performance generation of our Evolution All-in-One CS devices has emerged. Numerous innovations have been incorporated and the new RC X APP also controls CS 3.3 and CS 5.3 completely. With these high-performance all-in-one solutions, device towers and overflowing cable clutter become a thing of the past. All modern connections are available, so that, for example, both a record player and a TV can be connected via HDMI ARC. In order to achieve our goal of constructing the best-sounding all-in-one devices on the world market, we borrowed from our flagship CS 8.3. The Evolution CS devices now occupy a screwless aluminum precision housing that is only 43 cm wide and impress with their minimalist elegance and symmetrical design.

The main focus was on a completely modernized APP control. The simplest, intuitively learnable operation and a clear and attractively designed user interface make managing even large music collections child's play. This makes you want to go on journeys of discovery for new music on numerous streaming platforms. The supplied selection of Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and HighResAudio can easily be expanded in the future. The AVM RC X APP is available for devices controlled by iOS (Apple) or Android.

The new AVM X-Stream Engine® can stream all high-resolution formats up to resolutions of 384/32, including DSD (256). This streaming engine is a complete AVM in-house development and is completely software-based. It can therefore be updated online in a future-proof manner. An HDMI (ARC) interface is also on board, as is the modern Bluetooth connection, further digital inputs and a USB A interface are standard. A completely newly developed high-performance phono input stage enables the connection of MM and MC systems. As a special feature, all adjustments to the selected pickup system can be selected directly and conveniently in the APP. This ensures perfect analog sound, especially in combination with our ROTATION turntables. Completely new are the digital outputs, the volume of which can now be adjusted if desired, as well as the signal-sensitive inputs, which switch on the CS 3.3/5.3 as soon as a signal is fed to these inputs.

In terms of sound, too, there has been a huge gain over the predecessor. The completely new amplifier stages now provide an impressive 350 watts of continuous power and can easily handle any speaker.

The digital section was completely renewed in the course of the new development, because this crucial part is based on the selected ESS9028 PRO Double-Quad DAC. Also a clear gain in terms of sound, which goes hand in hand with a large amount of circuitry, so 4 DACs per channel work in parallel here. This effort benefits all digital sources in terms of sound, so that all high-resolution formats can be reproduced perfectly and faithfully.

The EVOLUTION CS are available in the standard colors aluminum silver or black, on request also as an elegant CELLINI version with a chrome-plated and hand-polished front and chrome-plated rotary knobs. Like all AVM devices, the EVOLUTION CS is also manufactured entirely by hand in the Malsch factory. The vast majority of suppliers, for example for the precise housing parts, are also based in the immediate vicinity of our main plant. You are welcome to watch our creative process in our 'making of' video.

Repeated, intensive quality controls during all production steps and a break-in period of several days for each individual device secure our promise of maximum reliability in the long term and we grant a transferable guarantee of 2 years, with online registration 2 additional years

Technical specifications

power amplifiers
gain factor 30
Distortion < 0.005%
S/N ratio > 95dB
Input sensitivity (2x350W, 4O) 1.2V
Frequency response CS 5.3 (-3dB) < 5Hz to > 35kHz
Frequency response CS 3.3 (-3dB) 0Hz to > 80kHz
Output power 2 x 350W [4 O] / 2 x 180W [8 O]
ATTENTION: When using the A and B speaker outputs simultaneously, the speaker impedance per speaker must not fall below 8 ohms.

Preamp (Analog)
Input resistance (RCA) 50 kΩ
Input resistance (XLR) 40 kO
Output resistance (PRE, LINE) 47 kΩ
Output resistance (XLR) 94 kΩ
amplification factor 1
Distortion < 0.001%
S/N ratio > 100dB
Crosstalk attenuation (channels) > 94dB
Crosstalk attenuation (inputs) > 85dB
Input level (1% THD) 8.6V
Output drive (1% THD) 8.4V
headphone amplifier
Output resistance 24 O
Gain 3.2
Distortion < 0.001%
S/N ratio > 100dB
Output drive (1% THD) 7V
Preamp (phono)
Equalization RIAA (20Hz-20kHz) +/- 0.3dB
Gain MM 40dB/ 50dB
S/N ratio MM > 84dB(A)
Gain MC 60dB / 70dB
Signal-to-noise ratio MC > 75dB(A)
Input level MM (1% THD, 40dB) 76 mV
Input level MC (1% THD, 60dB) 7.4 mV
Frequency response (line out) 11Hz – 100kHz
Adjustable resistance values MC (in O) 100; 180; 220; 330; 660; 1k; 2k
Adjustable capacitance values MM (in pF) 47; 100; 150; 200; 270; 310; 410
CD player
Playable formats CD Audio, CDR (according to the Red Book standard)
Frequency response CD < 20 - 20 kHz
network
LAN connection (hot plugging capable) 100 Mbit/s
Supported WLAN/ Wifi standards 2.4/ 5GHz/ 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Number of antennas 2
WP Yes
streaming
Max. sampling rates DSD256, 32 bit/ 384 kHz PCM
Streaming Services Airplay 2, Qobuz, Roon, Spotify, TIDAL, HighResAudio
Supported file formats WAV, MP3, WM, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, Ogg, AIFF
Bluetooth
Bluetooth standard 4.2
Supported Bluetooth profiles AVRCP 1.5 AD2P
USB input (rear)
USB standard USB 2.0
Max current 500mA
Supported formats FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
ATTENTION: The USB input is only intended for hard drives and USB sticks!

Digital inputs (S/P-DIF/ coaxial)
Max. sampling/bit rate (OPTO) 96 kHz / 24 bit
Deemphasis (OPTO) Yes, automatically
Max. sampling/ bit rate (COAX) 192 kHz / 24 bit
Min. signal level [Vpp] at 192kHz (COAX) > 150 mVpp
Input impedance (COAX) 75 O
Deemphasis (OPTO) Yes, automatically
Max. sample/bit rate (ARC) 192 kHz / 24 bit
Input impedance 100 Ω
NOTE: When using the digital inputs, the cable length of the digital cables should not exceed three meters.

Digital outputs (S/P-DIF / coaxial)
Max. sampling/bit rate (OPTO) 96 kHz / 24 bit
Max. sampling/ bit rate (COAX) 192 kHz / 24 bit
Output impedance (COAX) 75 O
NOTE: When using the digital outputs, the cable length of the digital cables should not exceed three meters.

steering
Trigger input 5 - 20V
Trigger output (2x) 12V
NOTE: The second trigger out is switched with a delay to the first trigger out to protect against excessive current peaks.

power consumption
Supply 100-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
Power consumption max. 900 W
Standby <0.5W
Extended standby (network connection) < 2 W
Idle < 16W
Fuse used T 10A (slow blow)
General
Warranty 2 years + 2 years with online registration
(Warranty periods may vary in other distribution countries)
product dimensions
350 x 430 x 122 mm (D x W x H)

product weight
12kg

product line
EVOLUTION