Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer

Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer

The Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

The Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer combines advanced DAC functionality with high-resolution streaming in one elegant chassis. Designed with precision and passion, it delivers music with breathtaking clarity, realism, and emotional depth.

A Collaboration of Legendary Designers

The Aavik SD-288 is the result of a partnership between Flemming Erik Rasmussen, founder of Gryphon Audio, and Michael Børresen, an innovative force in audio engineering. Together, they crafted the Aavik x88 series, merging aesthetic beauty with uncompromising performance.

Continuum DAC Technology

At the heart of the SD-288 lies the Continuum DAC, a fully chipless design powered by a custom-programmed FPGA. It converts all digital audio into high-resolution DSD512, mimicking analog’s natural flow. The result is lifelike sound with warmth, clarity, and micro-detail.

Resonant Mode Power Supply

The resonant mode power supply delivers ultra-clean current with dynamic precision. It adapts to demanding passages by adjusting its operating frequency, ensuring high peak currents, low distortion, and a consistently black background for the music.

Advanced Noise Reduction

The Aavik SD-288 employs several proprietary noise reduction technologies. Active Tesla Coils and Active Square Tesla Coils reduce electrical noise. The 3rd-Generation Analog Dither Technology lowers the noise floor while expanding the soundstage. Gold AARC technology cancels airborne RF interference, creating a pure and refined signal path.

Why Choose the Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer?

With its fusion of Continuum DAC, resonant power supply, and noise reduction breakthroughs, the Aavik SD-288 offers hyper-realistic sound reproduction. It brings analog-like fluidity to digital music and is housed in an elegant Danish design that matches its world-class performance.

Conclusion

The Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer is a benchmark in digital front-end design. It is not just a device—it is a transformative listening experience. For those seeking the ultimate in sonic authenticity, the SD-288 is a reference choice in high-end audio.

Aavik SD-288 DAC Streamer Specification:

• Aavik Noise Reduction Technologies
  • Active Tesla Coils: 72
  • Active Square Tesla Coils: 144
  • Dither circuitry: 6
  • Gold Anti-Aerial Resonance Coil (Gold AARC): 1
• Inputs
  • 1 x USB fully isolated, UAC 2, asynchronous PCM 44–384 k-samples, 32-bit, DSD 64–256 native, DSD 64–128 in DoP mode
  • 2 x BNC S/P-DIF (11 – 768 k-samples, 32-bit)
  • 2 x TOSLINK optical (11 – 192 k-samples, 32-bit)
• Outputs
  • 1 pair of RCA line outputs
  • 1 x BNC S/P-DIF (11 – 768 k-samples, 32-bit)
• Streaming Support
  • DLNA 1.5, UPnP AV 1.0
• Power Consumption
  • Standby: <1W
  • On: <30W
• Mains Voltage and Current
  • 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz, max 3.15A
• Dimensions
  • 440 x 430 x 116 mm / 17.3 x 16.9 x 4.6 inches
• Weight
  • 21 kg / 46 lbs
• Enclosure Classification
  • IP10