Aavik U-188
Aavik's fully integrated unity amplifier — streaming, DAC, line stage and 2x300W power amp in one enclosure, built with advanced UMAC and Tesla-coil noise reduction.
Precision, Innovation, and Integrated Audio Excellence
The Aavik U-188 is a fully integrated unity amplifier that unites streaming, DAC, line stage, and power amplification in a single thoughtfully engineered enclosure.
The Exceptional Design Born in Two Exceptional Minds
The Aavik U-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.
Seamless Integration for Enhanced Musical Performance
The U-x88 amplifiers deliver a fully integrated solution, combining essential functions such as streaming, DAC, line stage, and power amplification within a thoughtfully engineered enclosure. This design minimizes signal loss and enhances music reproduction.
Advanced Technology for Superior Musical Control
Aavik U-x88 amplifiers are based on the latest version of Pascal class D amplifier technology, featuring faster UMAC switching modulation and generating lesser noise.
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.
Active Square Tesla Coils
Impressive noise reduction. The active square Tesla coils are embedded in circuitry boards – one coil on top and counter coil on rear side.
Analog Dither Technology (3rd Generation)
A 3rd generation of Ansuz analog dither technology has been developed. The active Tesla coils send pulsating signals at precisely defined frequencies in anti-phase.
Anti Aerial Resonance Coil Technology
Prevents airborne noise. All cables and cable screens act like antennas for airborne RF noise. The passive cable Tesla coil protects signals from absorbing RF noise.
Technical Specifications
- Line input maximum (Line 1): 4.5V RMS
- Line input maximum (Line 2): 6.5V RMS
- Line input impedance: 10 kohm
- Digital input - BNC S/P-DIF: PCM 24-bit 44-192kHz and MQA
- Digital input - TOSLINK Optical: PCM 24-bit 44-192kHz and MQA
- Digital input - USB UAC 2: PCM 32-bit 44-384kHz, MQA, DSD64, DSD128
- Preamp output: 1 pair of RCA outputs
- Max output: 7.5Vrms
- Distortion (line stage): 0.005% THD at 1kHz, 1V input
- Output impedance: 50 ohms
- Volume control: 76 steps at 1dB increments
- Speaker output: 2x300W at 8 ohm, 2x600W at 4 ohm
- Distortion (THD+N): 0.0028% (1W, 1kHz, 8 ohm)
- IMD: <0.0008% (10W, 8 ohm)
- TIM: <0.002% (10W, 8 ohm)
- Streaming: UPnP AV 1.0, DLNA 1.5, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
- Active Tesla Coils: 36
- Active Square Tesla Coils: 72
- Dither circuitry: 3
- Anti Aerial Resonance Coils: 4
- Power consumption (standby): <1W
- Power consumption (idle): <30W
- Input voltage: 100-240V
- Max current: 10A
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 440 x 430 x 116mm
- Weight: 22.8kg
