Integrated amplifiers — Aavik I-288

The I-288 is an integrated amplifier from Aavik, built with substantial output power and exceptionally low distortion. The I-288 brings Aavik's more accomplished current engineering to a complete integrated solution.

Key specs that matter

Five single-ended inputs are provided. Input impedance is 3,400 ohms single-ended, with output impedance at 50 ohms. Output power is a substantial 300W into 8 ohms, doubling cleanly to 600W into 4 ohms - a textbook power doubling indicating a robust, well-regulated power supply. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is an exceptionally low 0.0028%. At 440 x 393.5 x 117.8mm and 23.3kg, the I-288 represents a serious integrated amplifier commitment reflecting Aavik's uncompromising Danish build standards.

Sound and use context

Expect substantial power delivery combined with exceptionally clean measured performance reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.0028% distortion figure and clean power doubling into 4 ohms, consistent with Aavik's broader uncompromising engineering standards.

Pairing

The clean power doubling into 4 ohms suits a wide range of loudspeaker impedances, and Aavik's own SD-588 DAC shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.

Alternatives

Aavik's own P-588 power amplifier offers a separates-based alternative for buyers wanting a dedicated preamplifier and power amplifier configuration instead.