AVM Audio Evolution PH 3.3 + 5.3
Evolution PH 3.3 + 5.3
Transistor or tube output / Phono Preamplifiers
EVOLUTION PH 3.3 Transistor phono preamplifier / PH 5.3 Phono preamplifier with tube output stage 1 slot
for optional expansion module of your choice: MC XLR / MC RCA / MM RCA 6 equalization curves · Remote-controlled menu functions: Gain · Load · Phase Invert · Sub Filter · Incl. RC 3 PH
Superior sound for vinyl lovers
Vinyl sings. But how beautifully it sings depends entirely on the phono preamplifier. With the Evolution PH 3.3 and PH 5.3, AVM has created two instruments that elevate the analogue signal to its highest possible expression – precise, neutral, and imbued with the emotional depth that makes vinyl so irreplaceable.
Born from decades of high-end engineering, both preamplifiers carry the DNA of our flagship PH 8.3. They are not compromises – they are the distilled essence of what AVM has stood for since 1986.
Tube or Solid-State – Your Choice
The PH 5.3 unites the best of two worlds: a proprietary tube line stage brings that signature tonal magic that has made tubes indispensable for generations – warm, expansive, alive. Thanks to AVM’s bespoke circuit architecture, the tubes achieve an extraordinary rated life of approximately 20,000 hours. The PH 3.3, by contrast, is fully solid-state, delivering the same feature set and specification with an equally distinguished character – transparent, fast, and vanishingly quiet.
Two devices. One promise: no compromise on sound.
Precision Meets Flexibility
Both MM and MC cartridges are fully supported. Five gain settings, six MC impedance values, and six MM capacitance values allow pinpoint matching to virtually any cartridge on the market. All parameters are easily adjusted via the front panel or IR remote.
Future-Proof by Design
An integrated module slot allows expansion with additional modules – for those who wish to evolve their system gradually, without ever having to replace the component itself. Progress without starting over.
Quality You Can See and Hear
The screwless precision aluminium enclosure, at a compact 43 cm width, sets a new standard in aesthetic refinement. Minimalist, symmetrical, unmistakably AVM. Available in Aluminium Silver, Brushed Black, or as the CELLINI Edition with its hand-polished chrome fascia. Every single unit is assembled entirely by hand at our facility in Malsch, passing through rigorous multiple quality inspections and a multi-day burn-in before it leaves our doors.
PH 5.3 Test: LP-Magazine, german (28.07.26)
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Evolution PH 3.3 + 5.3
Transistor or tube output / Phono Preamplifiers
EVOLUTION PH 3.3 Transistor phono preamplifier / PH 5.3 Phono preamplifier with tube output stage 1 slot
for optional expansion module of your choice: MC XLR / MC RCA / MM RCA 6 equalization curves · Remote-controlled menu functions: Gain · Load · Phase Invert · Sub Filter · Incl. RC 3 PH
Superior sound for vinyl lovers
Vinyl sings. But how beautifully it sings depends entirely on the phono preamplifier. With the Evolution PH 3.3 and PH 5.3, AVM has created two instruments that elevate the analogue signal to its highest possible expression – precise, neutral, and imbued with the emotional depth that makes vinyl so irreplaceable.
Born from decades of high-end engineering, both preamplifiers carry the DNA of our flagship PH 8.3. They are not compromises – they are the distilled essence of what AVM has stood for since 1986.
Tube or Solid-State – Your Choice
The PH 5.3 unites the best of two worlds: a proprietary tube line stage brings that signature tonal magic that has made tubes indispensable for generations – warm, expansive, alive. Thanks to AVM’s bespoke circuit architecture, the tubes achieve an extraordinary rated life of approximately 20,000 hours. The PH 3.3, by contrast, is fully solid-state, delivering the same feature set and specification with an equally distinguished character – transparent, fast, and vanishingly quiet.
Two devices. One promise: no compromise on sound.
Precision Meets Flexibility
Both MM and MC cartridges are fully supported. Five gain settings, six MC impedance values, and six MM capacitance values allow pinpoint matching to virtually any cartridge on the market. All parameters are easily adjusted via the front panel or IR remote.
Future-Proof by Design
An integrated module slot allows expansion with additional modules – for those who wish to evolve their system gradually, without ever having to replace the component itself. Progress without starting over.
Quality You Can See and Hear
The screwless precision aluminium enclosure, at a compact 43 cm width, sets a new standard in aesthetic refinement. Minimalist, symmetrical, unmistakably AVM. Available in Aluminium Silver, Brushed Black, or as the CELLINI Edition with its hand-polished chrome fascia. Every single unit is assembled entirely by hand at our facility in Malsch, passing through rigorous multiple quality inspections and a multi-day burn-in before it leaves our doors.
PH 5.3 Test: LP-Magazine, german (28.07.26)
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