Aavik I-880

Powerful with a maximum of musicality

The primary development goal of this series was to create a powerful non-switching pure class A amplifier with the lowest possible output impedance that would contribute to a better signal and less noise, thus improving speaker performance, resulting in a much more organic sound and more musicality.

Technologies and Components

Through a long and intensive research and development process, Aavik’s engineering team identified several characteristic elements in the traditional Class A amplifier design that could be improved, which has had a very positive effect on the soundstage and musicality.

To create the best and most effective control section, Aavik’s engineering department has carefully tested and evaluated each electronic component to ensure both the lowest possible noise floor and further refinement of the signal. The ultimate goal of this thorough approach is for the amplifier to unlock a dynamic musical range that projects even the smallest musical details onto a palpably larger soundstage with an extremely quiet background.

Tech specs

Gain Line 1-4: 5-15dB; max input 4,5V RMS
Gain Line 5: 1-11dB; max input 6,5V RMS
Input impedance: 10K ohm
Pre out: 1 single ended – RCA
Max output: 7,5V RMS
Distortion, line stage: <0.005% (THD at 1kHz, 1V input)
Output impedance: 50 ohm
Volume Control: 76 dB – 1dB steps
Output: 2 x 200W 8 ohm, 2 x 400W 4 ohm
Distortion (THD): <0.007% (10W, 1 kHz, 8 ohm)
L x W x H: 580 x 510 x 155 mm
Weight: 36 kg