Aavik P-588 Power Amplifier

The Aavik P-588 is the flagship stereo power amplifier of the X88 series delivering 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It utilizes Pascal Class D amplifier technology with UMAC modulation for ultra-low noise and precise control. The resonant mode power supply generates clean sine wave energy with high peak output for demanding musical passages. The P-588 integrates advanced noise-reduction technologies including active Tesla coils, third-generation analog dither circuitry, and anti-aerial resonance coils, all aimed at preserving signal purity. The Aavik P-588 is a premium stereo power amplifier for the most discerning audiophiles.

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.

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.

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.

Specification:

• Line Input: 2.7V RMS input for full power at minimum gain.
• Input Impedance: 11kohm
• 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)
• AAVIK NOISE REDUCTION:
Active Tesla Coils: 108
Active Square Tesla Coils: 259
Dither circuitry: 10
Anti Areal Resonance Coils: 7
• POWER CONSUMPTION: Standby: <1W, Idle: <30W
• INPUT VOLTAGE: 100-240 V
• MAX CURRENT: 10 A
• DIMENSIONS: 440 x 430 x 117,8 mm (WxDxH)
• WEIGHT: 20,85kg