• SoulNote A-3 Core Amplifier

    Overview – The Soulnote A-3 Core Amplifier, released in 2022, is a solid-state Class AB integrated amplifier featuring a pure analogue signal path without built-in DAC or phono stage, engineered for uncompromising musical transparency.

     

    Non-NFB Circuit Design – Employing Soulnote’s proprietary non-negative feedback topology, the Soulnote A-3 Core Amplifier delivers exceptional transient response, natural harmonic reproduction, and outstanding microdynamic expression with remarkable sonic realism.

     

    Reference Japanese Engineering – The Soulnote A-3 Core Amplifier features a dual-mono architecture, oversized toroidal transformer, and mechanically floating construction to minimize vibration while maximizing clarity, soundstage precision, and musical engagement.

    New Type-R circuit, fully balanced non-NFB

    For voltage amplification, a newly developed high-gain-to-GND single-stage Type-R circuit is adopted. Naked foil resistors are used generously for all resistors involved in amplifier operation.

    GND anchor

    The GND of the left and right channel power supply units is grounded to the left and right-side metal insulated with ceramic washers, a special enclosure construction that acts as a GND anchor. A sense of openness and low-end grip is achieved at a high level.

    Super-strong power transformer

    2x 700VA unimpregnated toroidal power transformers are used for the power amplification, to the left and right. In addition, three power transformers, including the control system power transformer, are packed into one enclosure. They are all mounted vertically so that the magnetic field lines are parallel to the board.

    High-speed non-NFB power supply

    For the rectifying capacitor, a specially selected high withstand voltage small capacitance low magnification foil filter capacitor of only 470uF is used. To optimize the capacity, the number of units used was determined and the load on the power transformer was reduced. This further improved the real regulation of the ultra-powerful power transformer. For the rectifier diodes, SiC diodes of the latest specifications with enhanced allowable inrush current are used. This is the most powerful and high-speed power supply configuration ever considered. In addition, two large power relays with excellent sound quality are used independently and without fixing as power switches for the two main power transformer. Independent power switch for each power transformer, which is a high current contact point, is extremely crucial for sound quality.In addition, the power switch on the front panel is dedicated to the control system sub-transformer.

  • Aavik Acoustics SD-188 Streamer DAC

    Overview – The Aavik Acoustics SD-188 Streamer DAC, released in 2019, is a solid-state network streamer and digital-to-analogue converter featuring integrated streaming, premium DAC architecture, and fully balanced analogue outputs for high-end audio systems.

     

    Advanced Digital Architecture – Utilizing a low-noise streaming platform, precision clocking, and balanced analogue output stage, the Aavik Acoustics SD-188 Streamer DAC delivers exceptional timing accuracy, low jitter, and remarkable musical transparency.

     

    Continuum DAC

    The Continuum DAC takes a unique approach to digital-to-analog conversion with a fully chipless design. A custom-programmed FPGA converts all digital audio into high-resolution DSD512, a format that closely mimics analog. A specialized digital filter then smooths the signal without any switching, preserving a natural, continuous sound. A simple analog filter completes the path, revealing music with clarity, warmth, and depth. This breakthrough design powers the Aavik SD-x88 series, delivering an exceptionally lifelike listening experience.

     

    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.

     

    Reference Streaming Performance – The Aavik Acoustics SD-188 Streamer DAC supports high-resolution network playback while producing expansive soundstaging, outstanding detail retrieval, and natural tonal balance for discerning audiophiles.

  • Aavik Acoustics I-188 Integrated Amplifier

    Overview – The Aavik Acoustics I-188 Integrated Amplifier, released in 2019, is a solid-state Class D integrated amplifier featuring an integrated DAC and network streaming platform, delivering exceptional efficiency, transparency, and musical precision.

     

    UFPD Amplification Technology – Utilizing advanced Class D amplification with an ultra-low-noise power supply, the Aavik Acoustics I-188 Integrated Amplifier delivers exceptional speed, effortless dynamics, and outstanding loudspeaker control across diverse listening environments.

     

    Complete High-End Solution – The Aavik Acoustics I-188 Integrated Amplifier combines high-resolution streaming, premium digital conversion, and balanced analogue circuitry, creating a versatile all-in-one component for modern audiophile systems.

     

    Advanced Technology for Superior Musical Control

    Aavik I-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.

     

     

  • Aavik Acoustics R-188 Phono Stage

    Overview – The Aavik Acoustics R-188 Phono Stage, released in 2019, is a solid-state MM/MC phono preamplifier featuring fully balanced circuitry and advanced resonance control for exceptionally transparent analogue playback.

     

    Advanced Analogue Design – Utilizing ultra-low-noise circuitry and precision component matching, the Aavik Acoustics R-188 Phono Stage preserves delicate cartridge signals, delivering outstanding dynamics, tonal purity, and exceptional vinyl realism.

     

    Flexible Cartridge Compatibility – The Aavik Acoustics R-188 Phono Stage supports both optical and moving coil cartridges, ensuring optimal performance across a wide range of premium turntables.

     

    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.

     

    MC Engine

    Aavik’s MC engine is built for absolute silence and precision. Its fully balanced, floating input stage uses ultra-low-noise BISS transistors to extract the finest details from MC cartridges. A gentle 75μs filter reduces pops and crackle, while a hand-matched passive RIAA network ensures perfect channel accuracy. The result is a clean, natural, and highly dynamic analogue performance.

    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.

  • Borresen BM3 Bass

    Overview – The Borresen BM3 Bass, released in 2023, is a reference-grade active bass module engineered to extend low-frequency performance and seamlessly integrate with compatible Børresen loudspeaker systems for greater scale and authority.

     

    Advanced Bass Technology – Utilizing Borresen’s proprietary iron-free magnetic motor technology and long-throw bass drivers, the Børresen BM3 Bass delivers exceptionally fast, controlled, and distortion-free low-frequency reproduction.

     

    Seamless System Integration – The Børresen BM3 Bass is designed to complement compatible Børresen loudspeakers, enhancing bass extension, dynamic headroom, and overall soundstage without compromising speed, coherence, or tonal balance.

     

    Unique Crossover Topology

    The Børresen Bass Module features a fully analog low-pass crossover derived directly from advanced Aavik amplifier designs. Unlike conventional subwoofers that rely on DSP-based filtering, this analog topology avoids signal delay and preserves timing accuracy. The crossover allows precise selection of cut-off frequencies between 30–80 Hz with a fixed 24 dB/octave slope, ensuring a natural and seamless transition. Fine level adjustment in 0.25 dB steps enables exact bass integration, while the internal crossover can be bypassed when using compatible Aavik electronics.

     

    Advanced Noise Rejection

    Noise rejection is fundamental to the performance of the Børresen Bass Module. Acoustic, electrical, and airborne noise are addressed through a comprehensive system of technologies developed across Audio Group Denmark. Active Tesla coils and active square Tesla coils suppress voltage spikes through counter-phase cancellation, dramatically lowering the noise floor. Analog Dither Technology amplifies the music signal while reducing background noise within the crossover circuits. Anti-Aerial Resonance Coil technology prevents RF interference from entering the signal path by absorbing and eliminating airborne noise. Together, these technologies create a purer, quieter environment where musical detail, clarity, and spatial definition can fully emerge.

  • SOULNOTE A-3 Reference Integrated Amplifier

    •⁠  Overview – SOULNOTE A-3 Reference Integrated Amplifier, released in 2021, is a solid-state Class AB integrated design without DAC or phono, engineered for ultimate signal purity and unrestricted current delivery.

    •⁠  Circuit Philosophy – Built around SoulNote’s zero-feedback, non-parallel architecture, the amplifier prioritises instantaneous current response, wide bandwidth, and natural harmonic flow, appealing strongly to purist audiophiles.

    •⁠  Sonic Character – SOULNOTE A-3 Reference Integrated Amplifier delivers exceptional dynamic contrast, dense tonal colour, and expansive soundstage depth, excelling with difficult loudspeaker loads and revealing high-resolution source components.

    •⁠  Specifications – Rated at approximately 120 W per channel into 8 ohms and 240 W into 4 ohms, with ultra-high current capability, wide frequency response, and discrete output devices optimised for low impedance control.

  • SOULNOTE D-3 DAC

    •⁠  Overview – SOULNOTE D-3 DAC, released in 2020, is a reference-class digital-to-analog converter designed with SoulNote’s zero-feedback architecture to deliver highly accurate, ultra-low distortion conversion and musical transparency.

    •⁠  Digital Architecture – Utilising discrete analogue filter stages and precision clocking, the D-3 DAC preserves timing integrity and dynamic expression, providing outstanding resolution and spatial coherence from PCM and DSD sources.

    •⁠  Sound Quality – The SOULNOTE D-3 DAC is prized for its natural midrange clarity, refined treble extension, and low noise floor, allowing connected preamplifiers and amplifiers to reveal deeper musical nuance across genres.

  • Soulnote P-3 Preamplifier

    Overview – The Soulnote P-3 Preamplifier, released in 2022, is a reference solid-state preamplifier featuring a fully balanced, non-negative-feedback analogue design engineered to deliver exceptional transparency and musical realism.

     

    Zero-Feedback Architecture – Employing Soulnote’s proprietary non-negative-feedback circuit topology, the Soulnote P-3 Preamplifier preserves transient accuracy, harmonic integrity, and dynamic expression while maintaining an exceptionally low noise floor.

     

    Reference-Level Engineering – The Soulnote P-3 Preamplifier features dual-mono construction, discrete analogue circuitry, and mechanically isolated assemblies, delivering expansive soundstaging, precise imaging, and outstanding channel separation for flagship audio systems.

     

    Type-R circuits are used inside the non-NFB balance amplifier

    The output line amplifier uses Type-R discrete non-NFB balance circuits that have been finely tuned for preamplifier use. It also includes the newly-developed super high-quality naked foil resistors. With 1ohm emitter resistors and 3.9ohm output resistance, it delivers astonishing information detail and S/N presence for superior power preamplifier drive capabilities.

    High-end resistance switching method audio volume control circuit

    The best possible methods and the highest-quality parts create the best audio volume control. All the resistors in this unit are ultra high-quality, naked foil resistors. The switching relays also use the newly developed RSR-2-12D (Reference SOULNOTE Relay) ultralow loss custom relay. Volume control is configured with 144 steps in 0.5 dB intervals. Vibrancy and sound quality remain unaffected, even when lowering the volume.

    RSR-2-12D (Reference SOULNOTE Relay)

    An ultra-low loss glass tube sealed reed relay that performs similar to a mercury relay as a base has been further customized. This is an original custom relay created by SOULNOTE that can reach sound quality levels comparable to that of wire. Each P-3 contains 94 of these relays.

     

  • Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Switch

    Overview – The Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Switch, released in 2022, is a flagship audiophile network switch engineered with Gold Signature Tesla Coil technology to maximize digital streaming performance through ultra-low-noise Ethernet signal transmission.

     

    Gold Signature Noise Suppression – Utilizing Active Tesla Coil, Active Zirconium Tesla Coil, Dither Technology, and Anti-Aerial Resonance Coil technologies, the Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Switch dramatically reduces electrical and network-borne noise for exceptional sonic purity.

     

    Reference Digital Performance – The Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Switch features precision clocking, resonance-controlled construction, and advanced power regulation, delivering superior timing accuracy, enhanced soundstage depth, and remarkable low-level detail retrieval.

     

    A golden generation in performance

    The Ansuz PowerSwitch D-TC Gold Signature is Ansuz top-of-the-line ethernet distributor. It is equipped with Ansuz most sophisticated and most advanced noise reduction, resonance control and dither technologies, which has been further optimized by the implementation of gold and zirconium. The result is a refined authenticity and a lifelike musical experience.
    The challenge was to find the optimal amount of gold in the composition with silver and copper. The result is the Ansuz Gold Signature series, which presents the music with an extremely clear, natural and sonic reproduction.

  • Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Box

    Overview – The Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Box, released in 2022, is a flagship external linear power supply featuring Gold Signature Tesla Coil technology, engineered to provide ultra-low-noise DC power for compatible Ansuz network switches.

     

    Flagship Power Conditioning – Utilizing Active Tesla Coil, Active Zirconium Tesla Coil, Dither Technology, and Anti-Aerial Resonance Coil technologies, the Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Box dramatically suppresses electrical noise while maximizing signal integrity and timing precision.

     

    Ultimate Streaming Performance – The Ansuz D-TC Gold Signature Power Box enhances compatible Ansuz network switches by delivering cleaner DC power, resulting in improved micro-detail, deeper soundstaging, superior dynamics, and more natural musical presentation.

     

    A golden generation in performance

    The Ansuz PowerBox D-TC Gold Signature is Ansuz top-of-the-line power box. It is equipped with Ansuz most sophisticated and most advanced noise reduction, resonance control and dither technologies, which has been further optimized by the implementation of gold and zirconium. The result is a refined authenticity and a lifelike musical experience.
    The challenge was to find the optimal amount of gold in the composition with silver and copper. The result is the Ansuz Gold Signature series, which presents the music with an extremely clear, natural and sonic reproduction.

  • Audiovector R5 Arrete Speakers

    Overview – The Audiovector R5 Arreté Speakers, released in 2021, are premium 3-way floorstanding loudspeakers featuring Audiovector’s Air Motion Transformer tweeter and Freedom Grounding® technology for exceptional transparency and musical realism.

     

    Advanced Driver Technology – Utilizing an Arreté AMT tweeter, carbon-fibre sandwich midrange and bass drivers, plus Audiovector’s Freedom Grounding® system, the Audiovector R5 Arreté Speakers deliver outstanding transient speed, low distortion, and remarkable sonic openness.

     

    Reference Musical Performance – The Audiovector R5 Arreté Speakers reproduce music with holographic imaging, expansive soundstaging, deep controlled bass, and effortless dynamics, making them equally impressive for both critical listening and everyday enjoyment.

     

     

  • Acoustic Signature Thirty NEO Turntable

    Overview – The Acoustic Signature Thirty NEO Turntable is a flagship belt-drive turntable featuring the Dura Turn Diamond bearing, AVC resonance-control technology, and a triple-motor drive system for ultimate analogue performance.

     

    Flagship German Engineering – Utilizing a massive CNC-machined aluminium chassis, three electronically synchronized AC motors, and Acoustic Signature’s Dura Turn Diamond bearing, the Acoustic Signature Thirty NEO Turntable delivers extraordinary speed stability and vanishingly low mechanical noise.

     

    Reference Vinyl Playback – The Acoustic Signature Thirty NEO Turntable combines extreme mass, sophisticated resonance control, and precision engineering to produce exceptional soundstage depth, effortless dynamics, and remarkable retrieval of low-level musical detail.

     

    Since 1996, Acoustic Signa­ture has been deve­loping and manu­factu­ring turn­tables and tone­arms of the highest quality, which have earned a world­wide repu­tation – among both the trade press and music lovers alike. Reason enough to cele­brate our company’s 30th anni­ver­sary with a turn­table worthy of this miles­tone: the Thirty NEO!

     

  • Borresen C2 Speaker

    Overview – The Borresen C2 Speaker, released in 2019, is a high-end floorstanding loudspeaker featuring proprietary ribbon tweeter and iron-free magnetic motor technology, engineered for exceptional speed, transparency, and musical realism.

     

    Advanced Driver Technology – Utilizing Borresen’s patented iron-free magnetic system and ultra-light ribbon tweeter, the Borresen C2 Speaker delivers remarkable transient response, ultra-low distortion, and highly accurate sound reproduction.

     

    Reference-Level Performance – The Børresen C2 Speaker is renowned for its holographic imaging, expansive soundstage, and effortless dynamics, presenting music with extraordinary detail, natural tonality, and lifelike realism across all genres.

     

    Bass/midrange Drivers: Børresen DCC5 Neo

    At the core of the C-Series performance is the Børresen 5-inch CC Neo bass/midrange driver, meticulously crafted to deliver superior clarity and dynamics.

    The Membrane
    The membrane consists of three layers, laminated into a single unit: an aramid honeycomb core between two carbon fiber skins. The combination of these materials result in a moving surface with exceptional properties. Carbon fiber layers provide optimum stiffness in many different directions. This unique characteristic reduces vibrations and resonances to incredibly low levels.

    The Magnetic Motor System
    The C-Series features a sophisticated magnetic motor system with double copper caps on the pole rings. This design, adapted from higher-end Børresen drivers, minimizes electromagnetic resonance and lowers inductance, easing the load on the amplifier.

     

    The Børresen Ribbon Tweeter: Speed and Precision

    The C-Series is equipped with Børresen’s renowned RP94 Ribbon Planar Tweeter, a signature feature of the Børresen brand. With a remarkable efficiency of 94 dB and an ultra-light moving mass of just 0.01 grams, this closed ribbon tweeter is capable of incredible speed and responsiveness. Operating from 2.5 kHz and above, it captures the finest sonic details with precision and is robust enough to handle high transient peaks without distortion. This level of detail and clarity allows listeners to experience music with a level of subtlety and refinement rarely achieved.

  • Aavik U-588 Unity

    Aavik U-588 Unity Overview – The Aavik U-588 Unity, introduced in the late 2010s, is a flagship Class D solid-state integrated amplifier with premium DAC functionality, offering exceptional musical resolution, ultra-low noise, and stunning dynamic power.

    Advanced Noise-Reduction & Resonance Control – Built with Aavik’s Tesla coil noise-suppression system, dither circuitry, and resonance-optimized chassis design, the Aavik U-588 Unity delivers remarkable clarity, microdynamic precision, and tonal purity across all sources.

    High-Current Class D Authority – The Aavik U-588 Unity features massive current reserves, lightning-fast transient response, and exceptional speaker control, enabling effortless handling of complex music passages at realistic listening levels.

    Premium DAC and Connectivity – Integrated with Aavik’s high-end digital architecture, the U-588 provides ultra-clean digital conversion, low-jitter performance, and flexible input options ideal for modern streaming and high-resolution playback systems.

    Dimensions – Approx. 102 mm (H) × 384 mm (W) × 400 mm (D), with a low-profile yet substantial chassis designed to minimize vibration and enhance electrical stability.

    Weight – Around 12 kg, reflecting its heavy shielding, robust power supply, and resonance-controlled construction.

  • Soulnote M-3X Monoblock

    Overview – The Soulnote M-3X Monoblock, released in 2022, is a solid-state Class AB monoblock power amplifier engineered with Soulnote’s zero-negative-feedback philosophy to deliver reference-level dynamics, transparency, and musical realism.

     

    Zero-Feedback Circuitry – Employing Soulnote’s proprietary non-negative feedback topology, the Soulnote M-3X Monoblock preserves transient speed, harmonic integrity, and dynamic expression while maintaining exceptional control over demanding loudspeaker loads.

     

    Reference Mono Architecture – The Soulnote M-3X Monoblock features true monaural construction, oversized linear power supplies, mechanically isolated circuitry, and premium discrete components for outstanding channel separation and effortless musical presentation.

     

    An enhanced current version of the M-3

    We have been able to double the current delivery capacity without compromising the spatial expression or penetrating power of the single push, achieving in that way both delicate expression and overwhelming power.

     

    Newly developed transistor pairing method

    We have developed a new precise pairing method to match the fluctuation rate of hfe (current amplification factor), which consistently changes on the time axis due to transistor current changes during music playback. This method involves inputting hfe measurement data for a large number of transistors at various current values, calculating the Euclidean distance for all combinations, and then selecting transistor pairs that are within the standard value (a level that can be called identical if measurement errors are taken into account). Doing so has enabled us to achieve a “blur-free parallel push-pull” comparable to a single push-pull. The output stage transistors are a pair of industrial TO3 (metal can), the same type used in the M-3. The driver stage also incorporates the TO3P transistors to easily drive these two TO3 transistors for a total of four Darlington construction stages.

  • Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Gold Signature Power Distributor

    Overview – The Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Gold Signature Power Distributor, released in 2021, is a flagship passive power distributor featuring Gold Signature Tesla Coil technology, engineered to provide uncompromising AC power delivery for reference-grade audio systems.

     

    Gold Signature Noise Reduction – Utilizing Ansuz’s Active Tesla Coil, Active Zirconium Tesla Coil, Dither Technology, and Anti-Aerial Resonance Coil technologies, the Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Gold Signature Power Distributor dramatically lowers electromagnetic and radio-frequency noise for superior musical transparency.

     

    Ultimate Reference Performance – The Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Gold Signature Power Distributor incorporates star-ground topology, cryogenically treated internal wiring, and mechanically optimized resonance control, delivering unrestricted current flow with exceptional dynamics and holographic imaging.

     

    A golden generation in performance

    The Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Gold Signature is Ansuz top-of-the-line power distributor. It is equipped with Ansuz most sophisticated and most advanced noise reduction, resonance control and dither technologies, which has been further optimized by the implementation of gold and zirconium. The result is a refined authenticity and a lifelike musical experience.
    The challenge was to find the optimal amount of gold in the composition with silver and copper. The result is the Ansuz Gold Signature series, which presents the music with an extremely clear, natural and sonic reproduction.

  • Aavik Acoustics SD-880 Streamer DAC

    Overview – The Aavik Acoustics SD-880 Streamer DAC, released in 2021, is a flagship solid-state network streamer and digital-to-analogue converter featuring fully balanced circuitry, integrated streaming, and reference-grade digital processing for uncompromising audio performance.

     

    Flagship Digital Architecture – Utilizing Aavik’s ultra-low-noise digital platform with precision clocking and advanced power regulation, the Aavik Acoustics SD-880 Streamer DAC delivers exceptional timing accuracy, ultra-low jitter, and remarkable musical realism.

     

    Reference Streaming Performance – The Aavik Acoustics SD-880 Streamer DAC supports high-resolution network playback with outstanding transparency, expansive soundstage, and exceptional micro-detail, making it an ideal source for reference-level audio systems.

     

    Quiet but extremely powerful.

    This Aavik series is designed to ensure massive power resources with ultra-low noise. Unlike the square waves used by conventional switch mode power supplies, this Aavik series boast a resonant mode design which is principally driven by sine waves.

    When more power is needed, the operating frequency increases, which, in turn, has the advantage that the power density also increases, thus allowing higher peak power when required by the music.

    The noise floor in the raw power supply is extremely low but could be even further lowered by the ultra-low noise regulators supplying the different parts of the circuit. The noise of these regulators is measured in a few microvolts respectively nanovolts, which is significantly lower than the noise level of conventional regulators.

     

    The 880 cabinet design

    A study of materials and shapes. The exterior design of the Aavik 880 amplifier is the result of Flemming Erik Rasmussen’s artistic and aesthetic work. However, his design philosophy is and always has been that design must serve purpose. The cabinet of the Aavik 880 amplifier was designed primarily with the goal of maintaining the best audio characteristics of the electrical design, i.e. the lowest inductance, reducing hysteresis to an absolute minimum, and ensuring excellent resonance control. In addition, since this was a Class A amplifier that was to be developed, there were some predefined premises for the design. With these goals in mind, the design process became a study of shapes and materials that opened up a unique and constructive synergy between Flemming Erik Rasmussen and Michael Børresen.

  • Aavik Acoustics I-880 Integrated Amplifier

    Overview – The Aavik Acoustics I-880 Integrated Amplifier, released in 2021, is a flagship solid-state Class A integrated amplifier featuring an integrated DAC and network streaming platform, delivering uncompromising reference-level performance from a single chassis.

     

    Ultimate All-in-One Performance – The Aavik Acoustics I-880 Integrated Amplifier combines high-resolution streaming, premium digital conversion, and fully balanced analogue circuitry, producing expansive imaging, outstanding transparency, and exceptional musical realism.

     

    Aavik 200W pure class A amplifier

    Aavik have designed a circuitry that constantly keeps the bias spread 0,63 V above the required current, no matter where it is in the cycle. So, no matter how much current the power amp requires to perform, it always stays in Class A up to an impressive 2×200 W into 8 ohms, while at the same time not consuming unnecessary power.

    This significant reduction in the power requirements of the amplifier allowed Aavik to design the capacitors as smaller units and place them locally, so that essentially each of the eight pairs of output transistors has its own capacitor bank right next to it. This means that the current does not have to flow through long wire harnesses and long circuit boards. The current is always directly at the output transistor, which means a shorter signal path and therefore less noise. In addition, this innovative Aavik design also means that the 880 amplifiers do not get as hot as conventional Class A amplifiers, resulting in higher efficiency.

    Resonant mode power supply

    This Aavik series is designed to ensure massive power resources with ultra-low noise. Unlike the square waves used by conventional switch mode power supplies, this Aavik series boast a resonant mode design which is principally driven by sine waves.

    When more power is needed, the operating frequency increases, which, in turn, has the advantage that the power density also increases, thus allowing higher peak power when required by the music.

    The 880 cabinet design

    A study of materials and shapes. The exterior design of the Aavik 880 amplifier is the result of Flemming Erik Rasmussen’s artistic and aesthetic work. However, his design philosophy is and always has been that design must serve purpose. The cabinet of the Aavik 880 amplifier was designed primarily with the goal of maintaining the best audio characteristics of the electrical design, i.e. the lowest inductance, reducing hysteresis to an absolute minimum, and ensuring excellent resonance control. In addition, since this was a Class A amplifier that was to be developed, there were some predefined premises for the design. With these goals in mind, the design process became a study of shapes and materials that opened up a unique and constructive synergy between Flemming Erik Rasmussen and Michael Børresen.

     

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