{"product_id":"aavik-r-880-phono-stage","title":"Aavik R-880 Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAavik R-880\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship reference phono preamplifier engineered by Audio Group Denmark to deliver unprecedented analog resolution, holographic soundstaging, and a virtually non-existent noise floor. Housed in a massive, resonance-dampened chassis crafted from solid copper and composite materials, the R-880 completely isolates sensitive micro-signals from electromagnetic and mechanical interference. It features dedicated input stages for Moving Magnet (MM), Moving Coil (MC), and optical cartridges, allowing vinyl enthusiasts to extract maximum dynamic expression and tonal warmth from any turntable configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the R-880’s reference performance is Audio Group Denmark’s advanced Ansuz noise-reduction technology. The circuit layout integrates 66 active Tesla coils, 132 active square PCB Tesla coils, 2 active zirconium anti-aerial resonance Tesla coils, and 8 analog dither circuits. Operating alongside adjustable gain and impedance matching, this comprehensive noise-suppression suite eliminates background electrical hash and parasitic resonances, yielding ultra-precise RIAA equalization and astonishing musical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated MM, MC, and Optical Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features floating RCA inputs for Moving Coil (MC) and Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges alongside a dedicated optical cartridge input stage with independent RCA outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Gain \u0026amp; Loading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectable gain stages up to 69 dB for MC cartridges and 57 dB for MM cartridges, paired with extensive input load resistance (50 Ω to 10k Ω for MC; 1k Ω or 36–58k Ω for MM) and capacitance matching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnsuz Active Noise Reduction Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outfitted with 66 active Tesla coils and 132 active square PCB Tesla coils to suppress power supply noise and voltage spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Zirconium Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 2 specialized zirconium Tesla coils designed to counteract airborne radio frequency (RF) interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Active Analog Dither Circuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radar-derived anti-phase dither frequency technology that lowers the noise floor and enhances ambient spatial detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper \u0026amp; Composite Enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight, non-magnetic chassis built with solid copper inner plates and composite materials to prevent magnetic hysteresis and mechanical resonance.\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\u003eUltra-High-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) — 880 Flagship Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eR-880\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMC Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 Pairs 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\u003e47 dB, 58 dB, or 69 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\u003eMM Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 Pair Floating RCA (Max Input: 25 mVrms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMM Gain Options (@ 1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35 dB, 46 dB, or 57 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMM Load Resistance \u0026amp; 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