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Offered is „D 180“ by Aavik Acoustics as exhibit from the category „Digital Sources (CD/DVD/Streamer...)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3758597768 ends on 17.10.2026 at 06:10 o'clock.
Based on your own comp set, €2,680 is a touch above the €2,599 75th percentile, so this is ambitious rather than fair. It is not wildly off, but it is asking a bit more than the recent used market has been clearing, so I’d want some extra sweetness to justify it.
That said, this is a respected piece of gear: the D-180 is known for a refined, low-noise presentation, good drive, and the kind of control that suits serious systems. If the condition is truly good and it comes with the right accessories, there is still real buyer appeal here; I’d just negotiate, because the market data gives you leverage and this sits above the usual used band.
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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