Aavik I-288 Integrated Amplifier
The Aavik I-288 is a powerful integrated amplifier that delivers 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Designed and built in Denmark, it incorporates the latest Pascal Class D amplifier modules, known for their efficiency and dynamic performance. The amplifier also features Aavik’s proprietary resonant mode power supply and advanced noise-canceling technologies that minimize distortion and ensure a clean, transparent signal path. Housed in a low-resonance enclosure crafted from a composite material to reduce mechanical vibration, the I-288 offers both sonic performance and striking industrial design. The user interface is intuitive, featuring a simple display and tactile control knob. With a focus on eliminating unwanted resonance and noise while maintaining high current delivery and speed, the Aavik I-288 is engineered to provide a refined and engaging presentation for the most discerning audiophiles.
The Exceptional Design Born in Two Exceptional Minds
The Aavik x88 series is the result of a unique collaboration between two renowned designers. Gryphon Audio’s esteemed founder, Flemming Erik Rasmussen, joined Aavik’s team in 2021, bringing over 35 years of design expertise.
Merging his artistic vision with Michael Børresen’s innovative technical approach, they crafted the X88 amplifiers to not only look stunning but to deliver an exceptional auditory experience.
Advanced Technology for Superior Musical Control
Aavik x88 amplifiers are based on the latest version of Pascal class D amplifier technology, which features even faster UMAC switching modulation and generates lesser noise.
This circuit now requires lesser filtering and has lower output impedance, which ensures greater control over connected speakers, and consistent performance across the entire musical spectrum.
Resonant Mode Power Supply
Aavik X88 amplifiers feature a fast, low-noise switching power supply, optimized for class D amplification. Operating in power-factor-corrected resonant mode, it delivers smooth, clean sine wave power. When extra power is needed, the supply adjusts its frequency to increase power density, ensuring high peak currents without distortion.
The result is a very low noise floor, low output impedance, and superior control over connected speakers.
Flexible Analog Crossover System
The x88 series amplifiers feature fully analog active crossover modules with separate low- and high-pass filters, offering flexible system integration. Users can seamlessly connect an active subwoofer and fine-tune crossover points to relieve the monitor speakers of subbass duties—enhancing midwoofer efficiency, improving linearity, and reducing heat. The system supports external power amplifiers for added performance and allows precise acoustic adjustments by targeting problematic room modes for a cleaner, more balanced listening experience.
Active Tesla coil
Effective noise killer.
The active Tesla coils are power supplied which secures a remarkable lower impedance and thus a better ability to eliminate noise. The active version is about three to four times more efficient than passive Tesla coils.
Active square Tesla coils
Impressive noise reduction.
The active square Tesla coils are embedded in our circuitry boards – one coil on the top and the counter coil on the rear side. The principle is exactly the same as the active Tesla coil and thus a great ability to eliminate noise than the passive Tesla coil.
The Tesla coil principle
The principle is to have two coils that are wounded in each direction / a coil and a counter coil. In Ansuz words: “a double inverted coil” – the two coils are both carrying voltage – and when the Tesla coil encounters a voltage spike a counter spike is activated in order to eliminate the noise. As Noise spikes are pure voltage and carries virtually no charge, the cancelation is quite good, but not 100%. By adding more P-TC coils in parallel the performance increases. By implementing this the perceived blackness in the music improves significantly.
Ansuz Tesla coils are available in various types as they complement each other in terms of strengths /weaknesses.
Analog dither technology 3rd generation
A 3rd generation of the Ansuz analog dither technology has been developed. Analog dither technology originated in radar, where it ensured a stronger signal and thus greater range. The active Tesla coils send pulsating signals at precisely defined frequencies. These signals are sent in anti-phase. This significantly amplifies the musical signal and eliminates the background noise floor.
Analysis and studies have led to new options – and a lot of listening has resulted in this 3rd generation design which is a further optimization of the most effective frequencies which opens the soundscape even more and with the tiniest details when it comes to reproduction of the recordings.
Anti aerial resonance coil technology
Prevents airborne noise.
All cables and cable screens are acting like antennas for airborne RF noise which of course is a huge problem. The passive cable Tesla coil is wound on the external part of the cable and protects the signal from absorbing the airborne RF noise. This noise is absorbed in the Tesla coil.
As there is a voltage running in the conductor itself, and it is wound in the counter direction – this is used as the counter coil and the RF noise is then eliminated.
Specifications
Line Input: Maximum input 4.5V RMS (Line 1-4) Maximum input 6.5V RMS (Line 5) Input impedance 10kohm
Preamp Output: 1 pair of RCA outputs
Max Output: 7,5Vrms
DISTORTION LINE: STAGE: 0,005% (THD at 1kHz, 1V input)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms
VOLUME CONTROL: 76 1dB steps
SPEAKER OUTPUT: 2 x 300W 8 ohm 2 x 600W 4 ohm
DISTORTION (THD+N): 0,0028% (1W, 1kHz, 8 ohm)
IMD: 0,0008% (10W, 8 ohm)
TIM: 0,002% (10W, 8 ohm)
Main In: 1.33V RMS in for full power
Input impedance 3.4kohm
AAVIK NOISE REDUCTION:
Active Tesla Coils: 72.
Active Square Tesla Coils: 168.
Dither circuitry: 7.
Anti Areal Resonance Coils: 5.
POWER CONSUMPTION: Standby: <1W, : <30W
INPUT VOLTAGE: 100-240 V
MAX CURRENT: 10 A
DIMENSIONS: 440 x 393,5 x 117,8mm (WxDxH)
WEIGHT: 23,3kg
