AVM PC 5.3 Power Conditioner

In the world of high-end audio, power is not just electricity; it is the very canvas upon which your music is painted. The AVM OVATION PC 5.3 Power Conditioner is engineered as a true masterpiece component to ensure that canvas is pristine, black, and utterly silent. It is the guardian standing between grid-level pollution and your cherished system, meticulously eradicating the DC-hum and high-frequency noise that masks detail and flattens dynamics. Designed for the most ambitious audio systems, the PC 5.3 delivers a purified, rock-stable power foundation to 12 components. This isn't just an accessory; it is a fundamental upgrade that unleashes the full transparency, power, and emotional impact your system was always meant to deliver.

Key Features

• 12 Purified Outputs: Features 8 dedicated high-current outputs for demanding power amplifiers and 4 individually filtered source-level outputs for your sensitive components.
• Total Component Isolation: Employs individual HF filtering with common mode chokes for every single outlet, completely preventing crosstalk and noise pollution between your connected devices.
• Advanced DC Filtration: A powerful DC filter at the input eradicates mains-borne DC offset, effectively eliminating the mechanical transformer hum from your amplifiers.
• Live Power Quality Analysis: A brilliant graphical OLED display provides a continuous, real-time report on mains voltage, frequency, DC offset, and incoming HF interference.
• Fortress-Grade Protection Suite: A comprehensive safety system defends your entire system against surges (up to 6000 A), overcurrent faults, and incorrect wiring.
• Instant A/B Sound Comparison: Onboard demo buttons for both DC and HF filters let you momentarily bypass the conditioning for a direct, audible comparison of the improvement.
• Guaranteed Correct Polarity: Active phase detection verifies that protective earth and mains phase are correct before activating, ensuring maximum safety and performance.
• Intelligent System Startup: Activates the three output banks sequentially to manage massive inrush currents, protecting both your components and your home’s circuitry.
• User-Resettable Fault Protection: Features a conveniently located, resettable RCD (Residual Current Device) for overcurrent and fault protection.
• Seamless System Integration: Can be powered on and off via AVM RC3 or RC 5 remote controls for unified system operation.
• The "Acoustiliser": A unique feature that provides an optional acoustic signal of the conditioner's activity for monitoring purposes.

The Heart of the System

Think of the PC 5.3 not as an addition, but as the new, powerful heart of your entire audio setup. It pumps the lifeblood of clean energy to every single component. Its design provides two distinct power zones: a bank of four outlets for your delicate source components (DAC, streamer, phono stage) and a separate bank of eight high-current outputs ready to supply the most demanding, power-hungry amplifiers. This separation, combined with individual filtering, ensures the immense power draw of your amps can never electrically interfere with the subtle signals of your sources, guaranteeing purity from the start of the chain to the end.

Command and Control

The PC 5.3 does its incredible work not in secret, but in plain sight. Its stunning front-panel OLED display is your command center for power quality, providing a continuous, easy-to-understand analysis of your mains supply. You can monitor voltage and frequency for stability and, more importantly, watch as intuitive bar graphs show the incoming levels of DC and HF contamination and confirm their effective elimination. It even reports the conditioner's current workload from 0-100%, giving you the ultimate confidence that your system's foundation is immaculately clean and unbreakably stable.

An Uncompromising Shield

Your audio system represents a significant emotional and financial investment. The PC 5.3 protects it with an uncompromising, multi-stage defense system. It begins with an active phase detection circuit that verifies your mains connection is correct before allowing power to flow. From there, it stands guard with a formidable surge protector to defend against catastrophic spikes, while a user-resettable RCD and overcurrent protection shield against any internal or external electrical faults. With the PC 5.3, you can relax and enjoy the music, knowing your equipment is completely secure.

German Engineering, Audible Results

Every aspect of the PC 5.3 is a testament to AVM’s meticulous German engineering, designed for tangible performance gains. The intelligent, sequential power-on function prevents the sudden current spike of a large system from tripping your house fuses. A direct DC filter at the input instantly targets and removes DC offset from the line, silencing transformer hum at its source. For the ultimate proof, the "Acoustiliser" function and demo buttons allow you to momentarily bypass the filtering, providing a direct A/B comparison that makes the benefits of pure power audibly undeniable.

The Listening Room Difference

When you shop with The Listening Room, you get more than just gear. As a third-generation, family-run business with a passion for music and decades of experience, we offer personalized service that goes far beyond the sale. Call, text, or email, and you’ll get a real human who knows this equipment inside and out. From in-store demos to curated home system design and wide-radius delivery, we’re here to help you get the absolute best out of your purchase.

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