Audio Group Denmark's Peter Hansen, Børresen founder Michael Børresen, and Aavik's Lars Kristensen brought multiple products in two separate configurations to T.H.E. Show. EMC 1 held two large systems. System one comprised Aavik separates: SD-588 Streamer/DAC ($30,000), I-588 integrated ($30,000), P-588 stereo power amplifier ($30,000). Børresen M2 flagship floorstanding speakers ($199,500/pair) and Børresen A3 BBM active bass modules ($21,000/ea.) were also employed.
An Ansuz D3 loom of cables and accessories included Ansuz Mainz8 D3 power distributor ($10,000), Ansuz PowerBox D3 ($5250), Ansuz PowerSwitch D3 ($6930), Ansuz Signalz D3 1m interconnects ($12,180/pair), and Ansuz Speakz D3 2m speaker cables ($19,640/pair).
The second system was no less impressive: an Aavik U-288 streamer/DAC/integrated ($30,000) driving Børresen C3 floorstanding speakers ($40,000/pair). A complete Ansuz C3 loom of cables and accessories completed the setup: Ansuz Mainz8 C3 power distributor ($6750), Ansuz Signalz C3 interconnects ($4520/1m pair), and Ansuz Speakz C3 speaker cables ($9660/2m pair).
At EMC 1, the smaller system played a show favorite: "Roll Jordan Roll" by The Fairfield Four. This classic four-part harmony a cappella barbershop/gospel features a deep baritone vocal that expose lesser drivers as what they are.
The Aavik/Børresen rig delivered a pure, driving portrayal of the classic style, from the deep solo bass to the soaring harmonies, all rendered in a soundstage as vast as the Mississippi. The noise floor was ... missing? The silence made me gasp for air.
An Ansuz D3 loom of cables and accessories included Ansuz Mainz8 D3 power distributor ($10,000), Ansuz PowerBox D3 ($5250), Ansuz PowerSwitch D3 ($6930), Ansuz Signalz D3 1m interconnects ($12,180/pair), and Ansuz Speakz D3 2m speaker cables ($19,640/pair).
The second system was no less impressive: an Aavik U-288 streamer/DAC/integrated ($30,000) driving Børresen C3 floorstanding speakers ($40,000/pair). A complete Ansuz C3 loom of cables and accessories completed the setup: Ansuz Mainz8 C3 power distributor ($6750), Ansuz Signalz C3 interconnects ($4520/1m pair), and Ansuz Speakz C3 speaker cables ($9660/2m pair).
At EMC 1, the smaller system played a show favorite: "Roll Jordan Roll" by The Fairfield Four. This classic four-part harmony a cappella barbershop/gospel features a deep baritone vocal that expose lesser drivers as what they are.
The Aavik/Børresen rig delivered a pure, driving portrayal of the classic style, from the deep solo bass to the soaring harmonies, all rendered in a soundstage as vast as the Mississippi. The noise floor was ... missing? The silence made me gasp for air.
