Aavik Acoustics D-580, High End D/A Converter DSD/PCM, Mint Condition, Used

Aavik Acoustics D-580, High End D/A Converter, Used, Like New and Complete

Retail Price € 20,000.00

Now for only € 8,750.00 !

(Non EU Buyers and EU Buyers with a valid VAT nr pay € 7,213.40)

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General : Superbly built and exceptionally analog-sounding D/A Converter from Aavik Acoustics from Denmark. The Aavik D-580 is the flagship model of the D-series from Aavik Acoustics. The Aavik D-580 sits above the D-180 and D-280 from Aavik Acoustics.

Technology : The highly advanced technology in the Aavik Acoustics D/A Converters is unique. Aavik Acoustics manufactures its D/A Converters with an analog heart and focuses largely on suppressing noise, cabinet resonances, and distortion in a way that does not compromise the purity of the audio signal. The power supply is very generous, powerful & stable and always up to the task. Another important aspect is the natural enclosure. The enclosure is made from a natural composite material. No hard and cold aluminum; Aavik Acoustics has limited the amount of aluminum used in the D-180 & D-280 to an absolute minimum, to the point where it is only necessary for cooling inside the unit. With the flagship model, the Aavik D-580, the internal structure is made of solid copper. Aavik Acoustics has paid great attention to the resonance-free nature of the enclosure, and that directly translates to sound quality. This is very important. Too much damping or damping that is not properly applied can also backfire. The Aavik D-580 features a very generous dimmable display that is easy to read from the listening position. The display can also be turned off completely, for those who prefer not to look at displays. Every detail has been considered.

The technical construction is highly advanced and much attention is paid to eliminating noise. They accomplish this using techniques you also see at Aavik Acoustics' sister brands (Ansuz and Borresen Acoustics). In the Aavik D-580 you will find various types of Tesla Coils. The more Tesla Coils, the more effectively the total amount of noise is eliminated. The Aavik D-580 features 108 Active Tesla Coils. In addition, 248 Active Square Tesla Coils are used. Another unique technology the Aavik D-580 possesses is: Analog Dither Circuitry. All these techniques and applications together result in a reduction of noise in the music signal, which in turn provides quieter, more refined and more detailed music reproduction with a blacker background.

All incoming PCM signals are resampled and reclocked to 24bit/200kHz, but upsampling can also be disabled. The high-quality galvanically isolated USB input of the Aavik D-580 also accepts DSD signals up to DSD128. There are multiple settings to adjust the sound to your personal taste, so you can disable or enable upsampling, and you can adjust various filter settings.

Under the Aavik D-580 sit Ansuz Darkz Feet made of Titanium, these are special feet designed to sit on top of Ansuz Acoustics Darkz isolation feet. Once you place Darkz feet under each foot of the Aavik D-580, the Aavik D-580 suffers less from resonances which makes the sound more natural by giving it more body and rhythm. The sound is also more dynamic and at the same time more controlled and more balanced. This is why we always advise (eventually) placing Ansuz Darkz under Aavik Acoustics equipment for optimal sound quality.

Sound : The Aavik Acoustics D-580 has an enormously transparent and rhythmic sound, but the character is very organic and "analog," that is, not technical. The soundstage is deep, wide and full of detail. The space in which the performers play is very clearly audible and the atmosphere is well conveyed to the listener. The Aavik D-580 sounds transparent, dynamic and lets you hear everything, but there is also a certain calmness & comfort to the sound. The sound is thus perfectly balanced and the overall picture simply makes sense. The Aavik D-580 sounds even more detailed, better defined, more enthusiastic, more spatial and in short more engaging than the already excellent Aavik D-180 & D-280. Of course, the precision and quality of the sound are very important, and this is at a very high level with the Aavik D-580, but what is even more important is whether the emotion of the performers is conveyed. And conveying emotions is where the Aavik D/A Converter excels. This Aavik D-580 is pure emotion. We are very enthusiastic about the entire Aavik Acoustics range and the D-580 is clearly the best-sounding model in the family.

The Aavik D-580 can now be auditioned by appointment at Ohm-Audio B.V., possibly compared with one of our other D/A Converters. If it is within your means, you can also bring your own D/A Converter for comparison.

Specifications of the Aavik Acoustics D-580 :

Brand : Aavik Acoustics Denmark

Model : D-580

Type : D/A Converter

Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V. : 12 Months

Digital Inputs : 2 x SPDIF Coax over BNC, 2 x SPDIF Toslink Optical, 1 x USB-B

Analog Outputs : 1 x Unbalanced RCA

Finish : Matte Black, Titanium Cross on Top Plate, Red Dot Display

Technical Specifications :

Sample Rates PCM : up to 32bit/192kHz

Sample Rates DSD (via USB) : DSD64 & DSD128

Distortion (THD at 1kHz at 0dB) : < 0.005%

Power Consumption Standby : < 0.5 Watt

Power Consumption Idle : < 50 Watt

Dimensions :

Dimensions : 38.4cm Wide x 40cm Deep x 10.2cm High

Weight : 7.3 Kg Net

User Settings :

Up-Sampling to 24bit/200kHz : Disableable/Enableable

Filter Settings : Slow Filter (soft high-frequency roll-off), Fast Filter (steep high-frequency roll-off)

Reviews and Manufacturer Website :

Manufacturer Website : Aavik Acoustics D-580