Description
Aavik. Hate or love it! The sound is natural and very refined, with an analog signature that provides dynamic musicality and a clear, yes, very clear and detailed soundstage. The reproduction is balanced, dynamic and rhythmic, without crowding.
Two smudges on back of top plate. Barely noticeable, especially with backlight.
This system offers a sampling rate of 32 to 192 kHz at 24 bit and is Roon Ready certified. It features 72 active Tesla coils, 164 active square Tesla coils and six dither circuits for noise reduction. Connections include an Ethernet LAN input, two USB 2.0 ports (up to 2 TB), a BNC S/P-DIF output, an optical Toslink output and an RCA line output. Power consumption is less than 0.5 W in standby and less than 20 W at idle. The dimensions are 400 x 384 x 102 mm and the weight is 5.4 kg. Optional Ansuz Darkz decoupling feet can be added for improved performance.
Denmark’s Aavik Acoustics was founded in 2014. The brand is part of Audio Group Denmark, which also includes Ansuz and Børresen Acoustics. Aavik focuses on the development of high-end audio equipment, with a strong emphasis on technology and design. The founders, including Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen, have a background in audio engineering and strive for innovation in sound quality. Aavik uses advanced materials and techniques to optimize their products, resulting in a range of amplifiers and other audio components known for their precise and natural sound reproduction.