Aavik Acoustics U-580, Reference Integrated Amplifier with DAC, 2 x 300 Watts, Used : SOLD

Aavik Acoustics U-580, Reference Integrated Amplifier with DAC, 2 x 300 Watts, Used

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General : Exceptionally well-built and very analog-sounding digital amplifiers from Aavik Acoustics from Denmark. The Aavik U-580 is the flagship model of the U-Series from Aavik Acoustics. The Aavik U-580 is the model above the U-180 and the U-280 from Aavik Acoustics.

Technology : The highly advanced technology in Aavik amplifiers is unique. Aavik makes digital amplifiers with an analog heart. The waveform is modulated with a sine wave, and this provides much finer reproduction than triangle modulation. The damping is high and the control over the speakers is optimal. The power supply is very generously dimensioned and always calculated for the task. Another important aspect is the natural enclosure. The enclosure of the Aavik U-580 is the most unique of all models in the U-Series from Aavik Acoustics. The enclosure itself is made of a natural composite material, so no hard and cold aluminum. On the top you will find a beautiful titanium cross which, besides looking good, also controls the resonance of the cabinet, which results in a more natural and slightly warmer sound than the models without the titanium 'X' incorporated into the top plate. What makes the Aavik U-580 stand out above the other models in the U-Series is that the inside of the U-580 is made of solid copper, which reduces hysteresis to an absolute minimum, which acoustically ensures that the music has more energy, power and liveliness. Aavik Acoustics has put a lot of work into the resonance-free nature of the enclosure, and that translates directly into sound quality. The Aavik U-580 has a very generously dimmable display on the front that is easy to read from the listening position and a very fine volume control. Everything has been thought of. You can optionally place Darkz Resonance Control resonance dampers from Ansuz Acoustics under the Aavik U-580 in case you do not have an anti-resonance Hi-Fi furniture. If you have multiple Aavik Acoustics devices, they are stackable by means of ceramic or titanium balls on which a Darkz Resonator from Ansuz Acoustics can then be placed. This way multiple devices take up minimal space without interfering with each other through vibrations. The technical construction is very advanced and makes use of various techniques from sister brand Ansuz Acoustics. For example, the Aavik U-580 has extensive Noise Reduction, the most extensive Noise Reduction of all models in the U-Series. The Aavik U-580 has no fewer than 72 Active Tesla Coils and 232 Active Square Tesla Coils. These Tesla Coils remove various electromagnetic radiation from the air and in the enclosure and provide a clean and undistorted music signal inside the amplifier. Also included are 4 Anti Aerial Resonance Coils in the Aavik U-580. Anti Aerial Resonance Coils are a kind of vein wound around the conductors from the output of the output stage to the speaker connectors. These reduce the last bit of pollution that would ultimately reach the speakers. The digital electronics have no fewer than 11 Dither circuits. Power consumption is very favorable. The Aavik U-580 consumes only 0.5 watts in standby, and in music mode the consumption is 50 watts idle. The Aavik U-580 has a high-quality DAC built in. The DAC supports PCM formats up to 32bit/192kHz and the USB input can also support DSD formats up to DSD128, and the DAC in the Aavik U-580 also has an MQA decoder on board. Technically, the amplifiers from Aavik Acoustics are the crème de la crème of digital amplifiers, and not only that. They are, in our opinion, the first class D amplifiers with a 100% analog character without a trace of harshness and which do not cause listener fatigue even after prolonged listening.

Sound : What we are used to from class D amplifiers is a tight dynamics, and a neutral and rhythmic sound. Yet often something musical is missing, something that not only says: "wow, how impressive that sounds", but also something that invites you to keep listening. At some point after getting used to a certain sound, the "wow factor" will be gone, what should remain is music, because that's what it's all about. The amplifiers from Aavik Acoustics are so far the first class D amplifiers where we feel that we are not only listening to something that sounds technically optimal, but also very musical and gives a compelling, intriguing and especially beautiful sound. The Aavik U-580 sounds first and foremost just very nice. Relaxed, spacious, and an enormous 3D bubble. The space in which the performers play is very clearly audible and the atmosphere is well conveyed to the listener. The Aavik U-580 sounds transparent, dynamic and lets you hear everything, but there is also a certain sense of calm & comfort hanging over the sound. The sound is therefore perfectly balanced and the overall picture simply fits. Dynamically, the Aavik U-580 may go further than most class A (Tube) amplifiers, but that's not ultimately what it's only about. It's about sound quality, and the extent to which an amplifier is able to convey emotions. And conveying emotions is what Aavik amplifiers excel at. This Aavik U-580 is pure emotion. We are very enthusiastic about the entire Aavik Acoustics range and the Aavik U-580 is by far the most high-quality member of the family.

Conclusion : the Aavik Acoustics U-580 is a unique integrated amplifier with a generous output power (2x300 Watts continuous) and a formidable built-in DAC and fantastic sound quality. The Aavik U-580 sounds by far the most detailed, defined, organic and spacious of the U-Series. The operation is very simple and super smooth, the format is compact and the weight is easy to handle. We know of no other amplifier with so much power in such a compact, light and especially beautiful enclosure that sounds so incredibly good. Welcome to the musical and emotional world of Aavik Acoustics.

Other Aavik Acoustics amplifiers from the U-Series : The other amplifiers in the U-Series from Aavik Acoustics, the U-180 and the U-280, are built according to the same principle. The power of all amplifiers in the U-Series from Aavik Acoustics is the same. The differences are in the construction of the cabinet and the amount of noise reduction through Tesla Coils. Sound-wise, from the Aavik U-180 to the U-280 you take a step forward in terms of definition, spatiality and detail. From the U-280 to the U-580 you take another step further in these areas. The size of the enclosure of all amplifiers in the U-Series is the same.

Specifications of the Aavik Acoustics U-580 :

Brand : Aavik Acoustics Denmark

Model : U-580

Type : Integrated Amplifier with Built-in DAC

Warranty Aavik Acoustics / Ohm-Audio B.V. : 12 Months

Analog Inputs : 5 x Unbalanced RCA

Phono Input : N/A

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

Analog Outputs : 1 x Pre Out Unbalanced RCA for Subwoofer or Bi-Amping

Speaker Outputs : 1 x Pair WBT Speaker Connectors for Spades and/or Banana Plugs

Output Power : 2 x 300 Watts at 8 Ohm, 2 x 600 Watts at 4 Ohm

Finish : Black

Dimensions :

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

Weight : 10.7 Kg Net

Aavik Acoustics Noise Reduction :

Active Tesla Coils : 108

Active Square Tesla Coils : 232

Anti Aerial Resonance Coils : 4

Dither Circuitry : 11

Trade-in : We are happy to discuss trading in your old equipment