Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier

Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier

The Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

The Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier is the flagship of the I-x88 series, blending elegant Scandinavian design with groundbreaking technology. Compact yet powerful, the i-588 is built for audiophiles who demand both refinement and authority in their music system. It delivers an extraordinary soundstage, combining precision, clarity, and musical warmth in equal measure.

Inspired by Heritage, Built for the Future

The i-588 builds on the legacy of the award-winning I-880, refining its most celebrated qualities in a more compact design. Aavik has combined sleek aesthetics with advanced engineering, ensuring the amplifier not only looks beautiful but also sets new standards in performance. It is a true statement of where high-end audio is heading.

Exceptional Design Collaboration

The amplifier is the result of a unique collaboration between Gryphon Audio founder Flemming Erik Rasmussen and renowned engineer Michael Børresen. Rasmussen’s design artistry and Børresen’s innovative technical expertise have produced a product that is visually striking and sonically outstanding. The Aavik i-588 embodies the perfect harmony of design and performance.

Advanced Class D Technology

At its core, the Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier features the latest Pascal Class D amplifier modules with UMAC switching modulation. This results in lower noise, reduced filtering requirements, and superior control over connected speakers. The amplifier delivers consistent, dynamic sound reproduction across the full frequency spectrum, from delicate acoustic passages to powerful bass lines.

Resonant Mode Power Supply

The i-588’s resonant mode power supply is designed to deliver smooth, stable energy while intelligently adjusting frequency to meet peak power demands. This ensures effortless current delivery, low distortion, and a very low noise floor. The result is a natural, lifelike musical flow with excellent control over loudspeakers.

Precision Design and User Control

Every aspect of the i-588 has been crafted with care, from its titanium knurled dial to its optical shaft and digital encoder system. This design ensures seamless responsiveness while maintaining analog sound purity. Combined with Aavik’s unique inverted amplifier topology, the amplifier achieves exceptional accuracy and an outstanding signal-to-noise ratio.

Flexible Analog Crossover System

The fully analog active crossover allows seamless integration of subwoofers and external amplifiers. By relieving main speakers of deep bass duties, midrange clarity and efficiency are improved. The crossover also enables precise tuning to eliminate problematic room modes, ensuring a balanced and immersive listening experience.

Breakthrough Noise Reduction

The Aavik i-588 incorporates advanced noise reduction technologies, including Active Tesla Coils, Active Square Tesla Coils, and third-generation analog dither technology. Together, these innovations reduce background noise, expand the soundstage, and reveal even the smallest musical details. In addition, anti-aerial resonance coil technology shields the system from RF interference, preserving tonal accuracy.

Why Choose the Aavik i-588?

For those who want the very best, the Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier is more than just a component—it is a gateway to a higher level of listening. Combining state-of-the-art amplification, intelligent design, and noise-reduction innovations, it redefines what modern high-end audio can achieve. The i-588 is both an artistic statement and a technical masterpiece.

Aavik i-588 Integrated Amplifier Specification:

• Speaker Output
  • 2 x 300W into 8 ohm
  • 2 x 600W into 4 ohm
• Distortion & Performance
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): 0.0028% (1W, 1kHz, 8 ohm)
  • Distortion Line Stage: 0.005% (THD at 1kHz, 1V input)
  • Intermodulation Distortion (IMD): 0.0008% (10W, 8 ohm)
  • Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM): 0.002% (10W, 8 ohm)
• Noise Reduction System
  • Active Tesla Coils: 108
  • Active Square Tesla Coils: 240
  • Dither Circuitry: 10
  • Anti-Aerial Resonance Coils: 7
• Volume Control
  • 76 x 1dB steps for precise adjustment
• Inputs & Outputs
  • Line Inputs:
    • Maximum input 4.5V RMS (Line 1–4)
    • Maximum input 6.5V RMS (Line 5)
    • Input impedance: 10kΩ
  • Main In: 1.33V RMS in for full power, input impedance 3.4kΩ
  • Preamp Output: 1 pair of RCA outputs
  • Max Output: 7.5V RMS
  • Output Impedance: 50Ω
• Power & Efficiency
  • Input Voltage: 100–240 V
  • Max Current: 10 A
  • Power Consumption:
    • Standby: <1W
    • Idle: <30W
• Physical Design
  • Dimensions: 440 x 393.5 x 117.8 mm (W x D x H)
  • Weight: 23.3 kg