AVM Evolution CS DE 5.3 Streaming CD Receiver

AVM Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition – Sound on a new level

With the Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition, AVM elevates its popular all-in-one CD receiver to an even higher level of sound quality. This exclusive special edition combines powerful amplification, a CD drive, and modern streaming in an elegant housing and is aimed at music lovers who want to experience every detail of their favorite recordings.

At the heart of the Black Edition is a completely redesigned tube circuit board with optimized signal paths, selected operational amplifiers, and high-quality mini-MELF thin-film resistors. The result is an even more natural, spacious, and emotional music reproduction. Vocals gain expression and body, instruments detach themselves more precisely from the speaker, and the finest sonic details are audible with impressive ease.

The rest of the signal path has also been consistently improved. Pure silver wiring, newly selected capacitors, and additional filter capacitors ensure greater stability, lower background noise, and even greater control. Exclusively developed, rhodium-plated AVM speaker terminals also guarantee a consistently high-quality connection to the speakers.

In addition to the sonic improvements, the Black Edition features an all-black design. All controls are black, while the subtly laser-engraved Black Edition logo on the top of the unit underscores its exclusive character.

With 350 watts of amplifier power, an integrated CD drive, and extensive streaming capabilities, the Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition combines modern versatility with audiophile sound quality. At the same time, it embodies AVM's philosophy of sustainability and lasting value: The platform is designed so that existing Evolution .3 models can be upgraded to the Black Edition upon request – a clear commitment to durable, high-end components rather than short-lived product cycles.

The Evolution CS 5.3 Black Edition combines uncompromising technology, high-quality craftsmanship and musical passion into an all-in-one system that makes sound tangible in all its depth and emotionality.

Technical data

All-in-one CD receiver with streaming

Output power: 2 × 350 watts at 4 ohms, 2 × 180 watts at 8 ohms

Total harmonic distortion (THD) of the power amplifier stage: < 0.005%

Signal-to-noise ratio of power amplifier: > 95 dB

Analog preamplifier with a frequency response from < 5 Hz to > 100 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio preamplifier: > 100 dB

Headphone amplifier with an output impedance of 24 ohms

Phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges

RIAA equalization: ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Adjustable termination impedances for MC systems

Adjustable capacities for MM systems

Integrated CD drive for audio CDs and CD-Rs (Red Book)

Network connection: LAN (100 Mbit/s)

WLAN: Dual band 2.4 / 5 GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)

Two Wi-Fi antennas

WPS support

Streaming up to DSD256 and PCM 32-bit/384 kHz

Supported streaming services: AirPlay, Qobuz, Roon, Spotify, TIDAL and HighResAudio

Supported audio formats: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, Ogg, AIFF

Bluetooth 5.0

Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP 1.5

USB 2.0 port for USB flash drives and hard drives (FAT16, FAT32, NTFS)

Digital inputs:

Optical up to 96 kHz / 24 bit

Coaxial up to 192 kHz / 24 bit

HDMI ARC up to 192 kHz / 24 bit

Digital outputs:

Optical up to 96 kHz / 24 bit

Coaxial up to 192 kHz / 24 bit

Trigger input (5–20 V)

Two 12-volt trigger outputs

Power supply: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

Standby: < 0.5 watts

Network standby: < 2 watts

Idle: < 25 watts

Maximum: 1,000 watts

Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 122 × 350 mm

Weight: 11 kg

Warranty: 2 years, extendable to 4 years after online registration