Aavik I-588 Integrated Amplifier
Aavik I-588 Integrated Amplifier
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The Aavik I-588 is a flagship reference integrated amplifier engineered by Audio Group Denmark to deliver uncompromising power, resolution, and emotional clarity. Combining advanced preamplifier architecture with a high-efficiency power stage, the I-588 delivers a formidable 2 x 300W into 8 Ohms (2 x 600W into 4 Ohms). Housed in a non-magnetic, resonance-dampened composite chassis, it insulates sensitive analog audio signals from micro-vibrations and electromagnetic interference to maintain extreme background quietness and spatial precision.
At the heart of the I-588 is a sine-wave Resonant Mode Power Supply paired with a precision volume control operating in 76 micro-stepped 1 dB increments. The amplifier incorporates Audio Group Denmark's comprehensive Ansuz active noise-reduction suite—comprising 108 active Tesla coils, 240 active square PCB Tesla coils, 7 Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils, and 10 analog dither circuits. This active noise cancellation eliminates power line hash and airborne RF noise, driving distortion down to an astonishing 0.0028% THD+N for effortless dynamic flow across any speaker load.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Massive Power Output: Delivers 2 x 300 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms and 2 x 600 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms with high peak current reserves for complete speaker control.
- Ultra-Low Distortion Preamplifier Stage: Features 5 single-ended line inputs and a dedicated pre-output stage boasting ultra-low THD (0.005%) and intermodulation distortion (0.0008%).
- Precision Step Volume Attenuator: Electronic volume control configured in 76 precise 1 dB steps to preserve optimal channel matching and signal linearity at all volume levels.
- Ansuz Active Noise Reduction Architecture: Outfitted with 108 active Tesla coils and 240 active square PCB Tesla coils to suppress power supply noise and voltage spikes.
- 7 Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils: Specialized Tesla coils designed to counteract airborne radio frequency (RF) and EMI interference within the chassis.
- 10 Active Analog Dither Circuits: Radar-derived anti-phase dither frequency technology that lowers the noise floor and enhances ambient spatial detail.
- Resonance-Damped Enclosure: Heavyweight, non-magnetic composite cabinet built to inhibit mechanical hysteresis and internal acoustic reflection.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Reference High-End Integrated Amplifier |
| Brand / Series | Aavik Acoustics (Audio Group Denmark) — 588 Series |
| Model Designation | I-588 |
| Power Output | 2 x 300 W RMS @ 8 Ohms | 2 x 600 W RMS @ 4 Ohms |
| Line Inputs | 5 Pairs RCA (Lines 1–4: Max 4.5V RMS | Line 5: Max 6.5V RMS | Input Impedance: 10 kΩ) |
| Main In (Power Amp Direct) | 1 Pair RCA (1.33V RMS for Full Power | Input Impedance: 3.4 kΩ) |
| Preamplifier Line Output | 1 Pair Stereo RCA (Max Output: 7.5V RMS | Output Impedance: 50 Ω) |
| Volume Attenuation Control | 76 Steps in 1 dB Increments |
| Line Stage Distortion (THD) | 0.005% (1 kHz, 1V Input) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) | 0.0028% (1W, 1 kHz, 8 Ohms) |
| Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) | 0.0008% (10W, 8 Ohms) |
| Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) | 0.002% (10W, 8 Ohms) |
| Ansuz Active Noise Reduction | 108 Active Tesla Coils | 240 Active Square PCB Tesla Coils | 7 Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils | 10 Analog Dither Circuits |
| Power Consumption | Standby: < 1 W | Operating / Idle: < 30 W |
| Input Voltage & Maximum Current | 100–240V AC (50–60 Hz), Max 10 A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 393.5 x 117.8 mm (17.3" x 15.5" x 4.6") |
| Net Weight | 23.3 kg (51.4 lbs) |
| Origin | Handcrafted in Denmark |
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