Aavik SD-880

Aavik SD-880 - An uncompromising streamer with a revolutionary DAC

The SD-880 is an audiophile streamer that gives you the ultimate sound reproduction. The SD-880 is the culmination of Aavik's relentless pursuit of perfection and authentic music reproduction, and the result is exceptional. It conveys all that is sensitive and grand in music with an authority and credibility that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Aavik has managed to release the positive synergies between their innovative on-switching Continuum Processing DAC and the Aavik Streamer. When you add premium materials and exclusive components, you get a streamer that represents the highest standard in reliable music reproduction.

A power supply with ultra-low noise level

The Aavik SD-880 is designed to secure massive power resources with an ultra-low noise level. Using resonant mode design, driven by sine waves, this series achieves a noise level significantly lower than conventional power supplies. This unique approach also increases the peak power when needed, providing unmatched musical performance.

A cabinet with impressive design and acoustic properties

With the SD-880, Aavik has taken their cabinet design to a new level. Here art merges with engineering in a philosophy that has one thing in mind - the ultimate sound quality. Flemming Erik Rasmussen and Michale Børresen have developed a design that only consists of the material with the best sound properties, lowest inductance and best resonance control. The choice of materials and design not only create an aesthetic expression, but also contribute to the amplifier's musical performance.

One of the most eye-catching details of the SD-880 is its solid copper enclosure, chosen for its visual appeal and sonic properties. The copper reduces hysteresis, lowers the output impedance and ensures cooler operation. Together, it creates a far better reproduction of the music with more energy and power.

The bottom plate of the SD-880 has also been optimized, and consists of a sandwich construction with a copper plate, a heavy compact laminate plate and a titanium layer at the bottom. This unique construction ensures minimal resonance and supports a natural and organic sound.

Aavik Streaming App

With the Aavik app, listening to music from the endless universe of streaming services has never been easier. It can all be controlled directly from your iPad, where you can easily navigate and select your favorite songs from various streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and vTuner.

Innovative technologies from Ansuz

The SD-880 streamer draws on all the knowledge and experience that Audio Group Denmark has gained through their Ansuz products. Therefore, the streamer is equipped with all the latest technologies and innovations from the Ansuz series, in order to achieve a sound quality that is completely unprecedented.

The Tesla Coil Principle

Ansuz Tesla coils ensure effective noise reduction by generating opposite voltages to eliminate noise. The active Tesla coil version is three to four times more efficient than the passive version, and the active square Tesla coil is integrated directly onto the circuit board for impressive noise reduction. In the SD-880 you will find nothing less 314 active Tesla coils, and 633 active square Tesla coils, which provide an incredible black background. This means that every detail in the recording suddenly becomes audible, and the music reproduction becomes much more dynamic.

3rd Generation Analog Dither Technology

Ansuz's 3rd generation analog dither technology amplifies the music signal and eliminates unwanted background noise. With the latest upgrade, the sound landscape is opened up even more and more details are revealed in the sound reproduction than ever before.

Active Zirconium Anti Aerial Resonance Tesla Coil

Ansuz has implemented a zirconium rod in their anti arial resonance design to achieve exceptional resonance control. The addition of zirconium results in a natural soundstage that is unparalleled in terms of purity, precision and attention to musical detail.

Ansuz Darkz Z2 Signature as declawing feet

Each of the Aavik 880's four feet is carefully crafted to house an Ansuz Darkz resonance control unit. Of course, nothing has been spared in their top model, which is why four Ansuz Darkz Z2 units are included as an integral part of the SD-880.

The Ansuz Darkz Z2S stands out from the other Darkz with the use of zirconium, which adds a completely unique resonance control, resulting in remarkable musical refinement. The Darkz Z2 Signature is further acoustically optimized with an exclusive Ansuz Signature coating on each disc. The internal decoupling balls between the discs are made of tungsten, a premium material known for its stability and ability to control resonance.