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Integrated amplifiers — Aavik I-280
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Aavik I-280
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The I-280 is an integrated amplifier from Aavik that closely matches the I-580 in output but has a wider rated bandwidth. It shares much of the core engineering of the I-580 while offering a different input impedance and a higher damping factor. Aavik's integrated range also includes the I-188 and the U-301 Unity.
Key specs that matter
All five inputs are single-ended. Input impedance is 50 kOhm, considerably higher than the 10 kOhm of the I-580. The I-280 delivers 300 W into 8 ohms and 600 W into 4 ohms, exactly the same as the I-580. Bandwidth is rated from 10 Hz to 50 kHz, distortion is 0.005% and the damping factor exceeds 1000. The case is 400 x 384 x 102 mm, and at 9 kg the I-280 is lighter than the I-580.
Pairing
With power that doubles as impedance halves, the I-280 is a sensible match for demanding or low-sensitivity speakers.
Alternatives
The I-580 is the closest sibling in the Aavik range.
Key specs that matter
All five inputs are single-ended. Input impedance is 50 kOhm, considerably higher than the 10 kOhm of the I-580. The I-280 delivers 300 W into 8 ohms and 600 W into 4 ohms, exactly the same as the I-580. Bandwidth is rated from 10 Hz to 50 kHz, distortion is 0.005% and the damping factor exceeds 1000. The case is 400 x 384 x 102 mm, and at 9 kg the I-280 is lighter than the I-580.
Pairing
With power that doubles as impedance halves, the I-280 is a sensible match for demanding or low-sensitivity speakers.
Alternatives
The I-580 is the closest sibling in the Aavik range.
Specifications
Model name
I-280
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
5
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
50 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
300
Output power (4Ω) (W)
600
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
50 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0,005
Damping factor
>1000
Dimensions (mm)
400 x 384 x 102
Weight (kg)
9
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