Aavik SD-588

AAVIK SD-588 – WHERE DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE BECOME SOUND ART

The Aavik SD-588 is more than just a streamer and DAC – it is the gateway to an experience where the digital universe merges with an analog sense of warmth and intimacy. With its uncompromising architecture, advanced noise reduction and a signal flow designed for undisturbed musicality, the SD-588 is a piece of engineering for the audiophile aesthete.

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Streaming and DAC in one device with fully chip-free DSD512 conversion
• FPGA-based Continuum DAC without switching, with natural filter
• 108 active Tesla coils and 216 active square Tesla coils
• 9 circuits with 3rd generation analog dither technology
• 2 Gold AARC (Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils) with zirconium core
• Galvanically isolated USB (PCM 44–384 kHz, DSD64–256 native)
• 2 x BNC S/P-DIF and 2 x TOSLINK inputs, RCA and BNC outputs
• DLNA 1.5 and UPnP AV 1.0 streaming
• Power consumption: <1W standby, <40W operating
• Dimensions: 440 x 430 x 116 mm
• Weight: 21 kg

THE CORE: A DAC WITHOUT A CHIP – A SOUND WITHOUT LIMITS

The SD-588 is powered by Aavik’s Continuum DAC – a revolutionary, chip-free design built around an FPGA that converts all digital audio to DSD512. It does so without switching, without digital harshness and without artificial gloss. An analogue filter terminates the signal path, leaving only purity, depth and warmth – with a flow that is more like musical breathing than data.

WHERE POWER BECOME NOISE-FREE STRUCTURE

To ensure the right power base, the SD-588 uses a resonant mode power supply that generates pure sine waves and increases the frequency when the load requires it. This results in stable operation with an extremely low noise floor and an output impedance that provides precise control and timbre throughout the signal path.

AN ENTRANCE TO A DIGITAL WORLD – WITHOUT COMPROMISE

On the input side, the SD-588 is equipped with galvanically isolated USB, which supports PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD256 in native format. In addition, two BNC and two TOSLINK inputs, all with 32-bit resolution and support up to 768 kHz. The output accommodates both RCA analog line and BNC digital – all designed for integration into serious high-end setups.

MASTERCLASS NOISE REMOVAL

With 108 active Tesla coils and 216 active square Tesla coils, a noise-resistant field is created around the signal path. These components work purposefully to eliminate electrical interference and prevent noise spikes from reaching the music. It's not just noise reduction - it's control over the listening space and peace in every note.

DITHER WITH DYNAMIC DEPTH

The nine dither circuits in the SD-588 operate with precisely tuned anti-phase frequencies and are developed based on the principles of radar technology. It sounds technical – but it feels human: more space, more depth, more proximity. The music moves more freely, and the microscopic details of the sound emerge effortlessly.

GOLD, ZIRCONIUM AND COUNTERFIELDS IN PERFECT SYMBIOSIS

The SD-588 uses two Gold AARC (Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils), each with a zirconium rod and windings of silver and gold-plated copper. These dual coils act as a shield against airborne RF noise, creating a purified signal path that makes the midrange more transparent and the timbre more physical. It’s not about coloration – it’s about the absence of contamination.

SHAPED BY MASTERS

The exterior is created with the same precision as the interior. Flemming Erik Rasmussen and Michael Børresen have designed a cabinet where aesthetics and resonance control go hand in hand. The finish is soft, the proportions balanced and the design timeless – an expression of humble elegance and technical superiority.