{"product_id":"aavik-r-188-phono-stage","title":"Aavik R-188 Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAavik R-188\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance reference phono preamplifier engineered by Audio Group Denmark to deliver exceptional analog clarity, wide dynamic range, and an ultra-quiet background. Designed through the collaborative vision of Flemming Erik Rasmussen and Michael Børresen, the R-188 draws inspiration from the flagship Aavik R-880 reference model to bring dual MC and optical cartridge preamplification into a single, resonance-dampened chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe R-188 features an advanced \u003cstrong\u003eMC Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with a fully balanced, floating input stage using ultra-low-noise BISS transistors and a hand-matched passive RIAA network. Alongside it, a direct-coupled \u003cstrong\u003eOptical Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e provides dedicated preamplification and clean LED power regulation for DS Audio optical cartridges. Powered by a power-factor-corrected Resonant Mode Power Supply and integrated with an active Ansuz noise-suppression suite—comprising 36 active Tesla coils, 72 active square PCB Tesla coils, and 3rd-generation analog dither technology—the R-188 yields breathtaking micro-detail, speed, and spatial transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlemming Erik Rasmussen \u0026amp; Michael Børresen Collaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merges artistic industrial design with state-of-the-art electronic architecture inspired by the reference Aavik 880 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Engine Architecture (MC \u0026amp; Optical):\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a dedicated MC engine with ultra-low-noise BISS transistors alongside a direct-coupled Optical engine optimized for DS Audio cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResonant Mode Power Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, low-noise power-factor-corrected switching power supply that delivers smooth, clean sine wave power and high peak current delivery without distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd-Generation Analog Dither Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radar-derived anti-phase dither frequency technology (3 circuits) that lowers the background noise floor and opens up subtle ambient details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Tesla Coil Noise Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outfitted with 36 active Tesla coils and 72 active square PCB Tesla coils to eliminate power supply noise and voltage spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Matched Passive RIAA Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision RIAA equalizer circuit combined with a gentle 75 μs filter to suppress surface pops and record crackle without dulling dynamic response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-End Reference Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAavik Acoustics (Audio Group Denmark) — 188 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eR-188\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMC Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 Pair Floating RCA (Max Input: 5 mVrms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMC Gain Options (@ 1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e58 dB or 64 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMC Load Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAdjustable from 50 Ω to 10,000 Ω (10k Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMC Frequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e58 dB: +0.1 \/ -0.4 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e64 dB: +0.1 \/ -1.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 Pair RCA (Max Input: 500 mVrms | Gain: 26 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Frequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e+0.1 \/ -0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 Pair RCA Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 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