AVM has been specializing in high-end preamplifiers with exceptional sound quality since its establishment in 1986. With the AVM X-STREAM Engine® as the foundation, a new high-performance generation of AVM all-in-one devices has emerged. Numerous innovations have been incorporated, and the new RC X App can now control the PAS 3.3 / 5.3 completely. With these two high-end preamplifiers, in addition to all streaming formats, analog sources, and especially connected vinyl treasures can be played at the highest sonic level. All modern connections are available, enabling TV connection via HDMI ARC, for example. In designing these preamps, we set out to create the best-sounding preamps in their class on the world market, drawing inspiration from the PA 8.3 preamp flagship. The EVOLUTION PAS units feature a screwless precision aluminum enclosure just 43 cm wide and a minimalist elegance in their symmetrical design. AVM’s motto “Reduce to the Max” is once again taken to the extreme here.

The main focus was put on a fully modernized app control. Easy-to-learn, intuitive operation, and a clear as well as appealing user interface make managing even large music collections a breeze. This makes you want to go on exploratory trips for new music on numerous streaming platforms. The pre-installed selection of streaming services such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, QOBUZ, as well as HighResAudio can also be easily expanded in the future. The AVM RC X app is available for both iOS and Android devices.

The new AVM X-STREAM Engine® streams all high-resolution formats, including DSD (256), up to a resolution of 384/32. This streaming engine is a proprietary development of AVM and is fully software-based, allowing for easy online updates for future-proof use. The X-STREAM Engine® features an HDMI (ARC) interface as well as advanced Bluetooth connectivity. Additional digital inputs and a USB-A interface are also standard. The digital outputs are completely new and can now be volume-controlled if desired. The analog outputs (RCA & XLR) can also be controlled in volume – this regulation is completely analog. Analog and digital inputs can be switched to signal activation. his allows the signal to automatically turn on the PAS 3.3/5.3 as soon as a signal is detected at the activated inputs. Balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs round off the extensive connectivity options of the PAS 5.3 and 3.3.

The use of newly developed circuit concepts in the PAS 5.3 and PAS 3.3 has resulted in a tremendous gain in sound quality. The digital section has been completely redesigned from the ground up as part of the development, as this crucial part is based on the selected ESS9028 PRO Double-Quad DAC. This also brings a significant improvement in sound quality, which is accompanied by a great deal of circuit complexity: both the PAS 5.3 and PAS 3.3 use 4 DA converters per channel in parallel. This effort benefits the sound quality of all digital sources, allowing all high-resolution formats to be reproduced perfectly and authentically.

The EVOLUTION PAS 5.3 and PAS 3.3 are available in the standard colors of aluminum silver or black. An elegant CELLINI version with a chrome-plated and hand-polished front is also available upon request. Like all AVM EVOLUTION devices, the EVOLUTION PAS is manufactured entirely by hand in the AVM factory in Malsch. The majority of suppliers, e.g. for the precise housing parts, are also located in the immediate vicinity of the AVM headquarters. Repeated, intensive quality controls during all manufacturing steps and a multi-day burn-in period for each individual masterpiece ensure our promise of the highest reliability in the long run and we grant a transferable warranty of 2 years, with online registration for 2 additional years.