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Aavik U-280 - A world-class amplifier and DAC in one unit
With the latest U series, Aavik once again takes their development to new heights, as they have succeeded in integrating amplifier and DAC in a single unit without any sonic compromises. In doing so, Aavik has successfully responded to the demands of the high-end market, who want to minimize the space required for separate audio components, but who do not want to compromise on the ultimate quality of high-end music reproduction. Because Aavik's new U series has basically the same DNA as Aavik's series of sperate components, and you will therefore still experience a low noise floor and a dynamic speed that is unprecedented. The tight speaker control and balanced stability create the convincing and crystal clear sound image that reflects even the finest sonic details.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- World-class sound with exceptional transparency, dynamics, engagement and level of detail.
- 2 x 300 watts into 8 ohms.
- Aavik's patented UMAC amplifier technology for superb sound control
- Complete unlimited signal flow
- Resonant power supply for ultra low noise level
- Ultra low noise regulators that ensure a significantly lower noise level than conventional regulators
- Common motherboard for the card's possible signal path between amplifier and DAC
- 4 individual sound settings to match your listening preference and existing system.
- Noise reduction with Active Tesla coils, Active Sqaure Tesla Coils, Dither Circuitry and Anti Aerial Resonance coils
Quiet but powerful power supply
The new Aavik series is designed to ensure massive power resources with an ultra-low noise level. This has been achieved by increasing the operating frequency when more power is needed, and this has the advantage of also increasing power density and allowing a higher peak power when required by the music.
Ansuz has lowered the already low noise level in power supplies even more with the ultra low noise regulators which supply the various parts of the circuit. This means that the noise from these regulators is measured in a few microvolts and is significantly lower than with some of the conventional regulators.
UMAC T M amplifier for unmatched sound control
The U series utilizes Aavik's patented UMAC amplifier technology, developed to avoid the design flaws of traditional switching amplifiers. The UMAC technology generates PWM (Pulse With Modulation) with sine wave modulation rather than the usual triangle modulation. The sine waves have the advantage that they create far less high-frequency noise than the triangular modulation, have no sharp corners and thus require far less inductive filtering at the output. The lower inductance in the output gives the amplifiers a much better damping factor, and thus significantly better speaker control.
The UMAC technology also allows an advanced dual mixed mode feedback, which provides an attenuation factor characteristic of only the very best linear amplifiers.
Perfect signal transport and tonal balance
The new DAC in the U series is designed around 5 digital inputs, each of which excels in its sound performance. The DAC itself operates completely without any digital signatures, which means that all music will sound natural and authentic. The digital circuit is equipped with the best high-frequency capabilities, and the PCB design is carefully designed with time-aligned, ultra-short 4-layer PCB traces that preserve the natural and pristine sound quality of the various signals. The DAC circuits are also equipped with a built-in clock distribution with ultra-low jitter to ensure the perfect signal path.
Individual sound settings for personal sound preference
In order for the U series to satisfy your sound preferences and your existing system as best as possible, Aavik has designed 4 individual settings, which mean that it can suit every taste and every system.
With the U series, you have the option of turning upsampling on and off so that it does not affect the sound quality from the selected signal source. It is also possible to select a slow (soft high-frequency roll-off) and a fast (steep high frequency roll-off) filter.
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- BBidstrupVerificeret anmelderRated 5 out of 5 stars1 måned sidenForstærkeren til den som har nul-tolerence overfor skønmaleri
Wow, sikke en forstærker!
Jeg har igennem et langt HIFI-liv sværget til selvbyg, fordi man kan få high-end til god pris.
Men al begyndelse har en ende. Denne forstærker slår alt hvad jeg nogensinde har haft hjemme i mine stuer og har hørt rundt omkring. Den er bedre på samtlige parametre og er direkte skyld i min førtidspension som selvbygger!
- CSChristian Skov K.Verificeret anmelderRated 5 out of 5 stars6 måneder sidenAavik U-280 er den ultimative endgame HIFI drøm
Den har både masser af saft, kraft og tyngde men er samtidig ekstremt musikalsk, og har den glød og varme, man forbinder med en rørforstærker. Jeg kommer senest fra en PS Audio BHK 250 (med rør) og tidligere Mcintosh 302 som ikke er nogen letvægtere, og har bestemt sine styrker. U-280 er bare i en helt anden musikalsk liga end hvad jeg har hørt før. Jeg har også haft mulighed for at sammenligne U-280 med Gryphon diablo 300 og der er slet ingen tvivl, U-280 er bare langt mere holografisk, hurtig, organisk og transparant - man bliver bare suget ind i musikken.
Jeg kan tilføje at jeg bruger U-280 til i mit 2-kanals setup sammen med min surround receiver og har løftet mine musik-, film og gamingoplevelser til nye uanede højder.
Udover forstærkerdelen sidder der også en High End DAC i U-280, som er fuldstændig overlegen i forhold til andre DACs jeg har ejet. Man bliver med det samme afhængig af den unikke Aavik lyd, som fremhæver følelserne og energien i musikken uden at gå på kompromis med klarheden og gengivelsen af selv de små detaljer. Jeg vil kraftigt opfordre til at parre U-280 sammen med en strømskinne og netværksswitch fra Ansuz - med denne kombination opstår magien.