Octave HP 300 MK2 User Manual

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1. OCTAVE TECHNOLOGY
1.1. Differences to other tube amplifiers
1. The design goal of OCTAVE amplifiers is honest, natural sound
reproduction. The sound characteristics of an amplifier are derived from
the sum of all its parts. Tubes do not themselves guarantee high qualit
y
sound.
2. The limitations of classic tube designs are evident as soon as you connec
t
the amplifiers. These designs often only perform to their full potential when
they are used with special cables and amps. OCTAVE amplification and
power supply technology has largely overcome these well-known
problems. Thanks to their unique output stage design, they will maintain
their optimum sound quality with virtually any amplifier, irrespective of the
cables.
3. OCTAVE employs the latest electronic circuit designs to create the bes
t
possible operating conditions for the tubes, and thus for the amplifier itself.
OCTAVE Tube Technology
Power-
Management
Power supply
and
other functions
Amplifier +
Sound Quality
OCTAVE amplifiers are equipped with a proprietary control and monitoring
system we call Power Management. This is an "electronic brain" within the
amp that regulates and controls all of the amplifier's functions. It includes
the Soft Start Electronics that gently ramp up the heating and suppl
y
voltages to save wear and tear on the components. In the event of a
problem, the Power Management's protection system will disconnect the
unit from the power supply. Power Management helps us to achieve a
completely consistent sound while at the same time ensuring the total
reliability of our products.
4. OCTAVE amplifiers are hand built and individually tested. They are
designed and developed by Andreas Hofmann. The company has its own
winding department, in which all transformers are specially custom wound
for each amplifier.
5. OCTAVE amplifiers are 100% built in Germany. Our employees are highl
y
qualified and committed. We collaborate closely with local specialis
t
subcontracting companies. The hardware components are all
manufactured on modern CNC machines.
Sound
Amplifier
Design
Control +
Monitoring
Hand built
made in
Germany

Octave HP 300 MK2 Specifications

General

Brand	Octave
Model	HP 300 MK2
Category	Amplifier
Language	English