OCTAVE TECHNOLOGY
OCTAVE amps in contrast to other tube amplifiers
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OCTAVE TECHNOLOGY
OCTAVE amps in contrast to other tube amplifiers
Sound
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
themselves do not guarantee high quality sound.
Amplifier design
The frequency range and output resistant limitations of classic tube designs are ev-
ident as soon as you connect the amplifiers. These designs often only perform to
their full potential when they are used with special cables and power amplifiers.
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 power amplifier, irrespective of the
cables.
Control +
monitoring
OCTAVE employs the latest electronic circuit designs to create the best possible
operating conditions for the tubes, and thus for the amplifier itself.
OCTAVE tube technology
OCTAVE amplifiers are equipped with a proprietary control and monitoring system
we call Power Management. This is an “electronic brain” within the amp that regu-
lates and controls all of the amplifier's functions. It includes the Soft Start Electron-
ics that gently ramp up the heating and supply voltages to minimize wear and tear
on the components. In the event of a problem, the Power Management’s protection
system disconnects 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.
Hand built
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 especially custom-wound for each amplifier.
Made in Germany
OCTAVE amplifiers are 100% built in Germany. Our employees are highly qualified
and committed. We collaborate closely with local specialist subcontracting compa-
nies. The hardware components are all manufactured on modern CNC machines.
Power
Management
Amplifier +
sound
Power supply
+ additional
functions
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