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Great discount. outstanding integrated amplifier, bnib. the box was opened solely for photography. list price is 15,000 gbp. no trade-in offers, please. international buyers can benefit from vat reduction. shipping cost will be added to the asking price. cash or bank transfer only.
This looks like a strong deal: at £7,500, it sits just below the £7,501 25th percentile and well under the £7,883 median for recent UK comparables. In other words, you’re getting proper upside versus the typical used market, not just a token discount.
That makes it a very credible buy if the unit is clean and functioning as it should. The i-188 is regarded as a highly refined integrated with serious drive, low noise, and a very composed, effortless presentation; for buyers who want one-box high-end performance, it’s the sort of amp that can anchor a system for years. At this price, the key is simply confirming condition, service history, and any original packaging or remote, because the value case is already strong.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Aavik Acoustics, a Danish ultra-high-end audio brand, emerged from the visionary partnership of founders Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen, who first collaborated over two decades ago. These industry veterans established Aavik alongside sister brands Ansuz, Børresen, and Axxess under the Audio Group Denmark umbrella in late 2020, sharing a unified philosophy rooted in noise reduction, signal purity, and lifelike musical flow. The name Aavik, evoking a "small bay" in Danish, embodies this pursuit of clarity and natural dynamics.
The brand specializes in premium electronics, including integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, phono stages, and streamers, all engineered with cutting-edge techniques like active Tesla coils and analog dither circuits to conquer electronic and mechanical noise. Available in escalating tiers—180, 280, and 580 series—each level advances construction and sonic refinement, prioritizing silence as the foundation for authentic sound reproduction. Handmade in Denmark, these components eschew speakers, headphones, or turntables, focusing instead on amplification and digital playback mastery.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Aavik commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its black-velvet backgrounds, explosive dynamics, and uncolored musicality, often defying conventional engineering norms. Reviewers praise its entry-level 180 line for setting lofty benchmarks, while top models like the I-588 deliver experiential immersion that transcends mere listening, cementing Aavik's status as a boutique leader in Danish high-end precision.
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