AVM Evolution CS 5.3 All-in-One Streamer & CD Receiver

AVM looks back on a decade-long tradition of developing All-in-One devices with a real high-end sound quality since the 1990s. A new high-performance generation of their EVOLUTION All-in-One CS devices was created based on the AVM X-Stream Engine®. 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, stacks of audio equipment 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.  The EVOLUTION CS devices now spark a aluminium precision housing without any visible screws that is only 43 cm wide and impress with a minimalist elegance and symmetrical design.

A main focus was on a completely modernized APP control. The simplest, intuitively learnable operation as well as 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 High Res Audio can easily be expanded in the future. The AVM RC X APP is available for iOS  (Apple ) or Android controlled devices.

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 also be controlled if desired, as well as the signal-sensitive inputs that switch on the CS 3.3/5.3 as soon as a signal is fed to these inputs.

Features

- All-in-One Streaming CD Receiver with 2 x 350 W

- Speaker A & B

- X-Stream Engine® for HiRes streaming incl. DSD, controllable over RC X APP

- Prepared for Spotify, QOBUZ, TIDAL Connect, Webradio ( upgradeable )

- High performance phono input and switchable with complete adjustment possibilities MM & MC in the personal set-up menu ( CS HMI or with the RC X APP )

- HDMI ( ARC ) Input

- 2 digital inputs ( SPDIF coax & opt. )

- USB A for external harddrives ( NTFS & FAT )

3 RCA + 1 XLR line inputs, switchable as signal sensitive inputs, switchable as Hometheatre Thruput

- Bluetooth 4.2, Airplay 2/1, ROON ready

- AVM multiroom function

- 2 Digital outputs ( SPDIF, opt. ), also switchable to variable volume

- Headphone output 6,3mm on the front panel with dedicated headphone amp

- Pure CD Drive with Slot-in ( Red-Book )

- Digital signal conversion with selected Double-Quad DAC for max. 384/32 PCM ( ESS 9028PRO ) and/or DSD 256

- Tone control and parametric loudness with bypass-function  (also over RC X APP )

- Dimmable white graphic display with touchpoint sensory and proximity sensor

- Numerous menu functions (adjustable input sensitivity, individual naming of inputs and many more)

- Minimal stand-by power consumption ( APD )

- Compact size: 1.6" ( W ) x 0.47" ( H ) x 13.7" ( D )  

- Housing versions: Hand brushed aluminim silver or black or as CELLINI version with chrome front panel (additional charges apply)

- Trigger in, ext. IR Sensor, 2 x Trigger out

Specifications

Power Amplifier

⚠ ATTENTION: When using the A and B speaker outputs simultaneously, the speaker impedance for each speaker must not fall below 8 ohms.

Pre Amp ( Analog )

Headphone Amp

Pre Amp ( Phono )

CD Player

Network

Streaming

Bluetooth

USB Input ( Rear Panel )

⚠ ATTENTION: The USB input is only intended for use of hard drives and USB sticks!

Digital Inputs ( S/P-DIF / Coaxial )

NOTE: When using the digital inputs, the cable length of the digital cables should not exceed three meters.

Digital Outputs ( S/P-DIF / Coaxial )

NOTE: When using the digital outputs, the cable length of the digital cables should not exceed three meters.

Control

NOTE: To avoid high current spikes, the second trigger out is switched with a delay to the first trigger out.

Power Consumption

Misc