AVM PAS 3.3 – Streaming Preamplifier with Tube Stage – Cellini Chrome

AVM Evolution PAS 3.3 Cellini Chrome streaming preamplifier

The AVM Evolution PAS 3.3 in Cellini Chrome is a high-end streaming preamplifier created for audiophiles who demand exceptional precision, clarity, and modern functionality. As part of AVM’s Evolution series, it combines advanced digital streaming technology with a fully transistor-based architecture, delivering a sound that is highly linear, transparent, and accurate.

Equipped with the AVM X-STREAM Engine®, the PAS 3.3 supports high-resolution playback up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM and DSD256, ensuring outstanding sonic detail and definition. It integrates seamlessly with major streaming platforms such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, AirPlay, and Roon Ready, while also supporting AVM RoomConneXion® for multiroom audio setups. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI ARC, and a comprehensive selection of analog and digital inputs, allowing effortless integration into diverse audio environments.

Unlike the PAS 5.3, the PAS 3.3 is designed without a tube stage, relying entirely on transistor technology. This results in a highly precise and neutral sound signature with exceptional control and minimal coloration, ideal for listeners who prefer analytical accuracy and clarity. Despite this difference, both models share the same advanced digital processing capabilities and high-resolution streaming performance.

The PAS 3.3 features a high-precision, motorized volume control that allows extremely fine adjustments, providing complete control over listening levels. It includes multiple RCA and XLR inputs, along with a configurable MM/MC phono stage, making it suitable for a wide range of analog sources, including turntables.

The Cellini Chrome variant enhances the PAS 3.3 with a luxurious chrome front panel, elevating its aesthetic appeal while maintaining the robust aluminum construction. This refined finish adds a distinctive, modern look to its minimalist design. Handcrafted at AVM’s facility in Malsch, the unit undergoes strict quality control and extended burn-in testing, ensuring long-term reliability and consistent high-performance audio reproduction.

Features of PAS 3.3 (Cellini Chrome)

• AVM X-STREAM Engine® for high-resolution streaming
• Supports up to 384 kHz / 32-bit PCM and DSD256
• Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz integration
• Roon Ready and AirPlay compatibility
• AVM RoomConneXion® multiroom functionality
• Bluetooth 5.0 wireless streaming
• HDMI ARC input for TV audio integration
• Fully transistor-based design for maximum transparency
• Clean, neutral, and highly detailed sound reproduction
• High-precision motorized volume control
• Multiple RCA and XLR analog inputs/outputs
• Adjustable MM/MC phono stage
• Built-in headphone amplifier
• RC X app control with full remote functionality
• Premium aluminum chassis with Cellini Chrome front finish
• Elegant and modern high-end design
• Handcrafted construction with strict quality standards

Specifications of PAS 3.3 (Cellini Chrome)