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1. OCTAVE TECHNOLOGY
1.1. OCTAVE amps in contrast to other tube amplifiers
Sound
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 quality
sound.
Amplifier
Design
2.
The limitations of classic tube designs are evident as soon as you
connect the speakers. These designs often only perform to their full
potential when they are used with special loudspeakers. 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 loudspeaker,
irrespective of its load.
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Monitoring
3.
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
Power-
Management
Power supply
and
other functions
Amp
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 supply 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.
Hand built
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.
made in
Germany
5.
OCTAVE amplifiers are 100% built in Germany. Our employees are
highly qualified and committed. We collaborate closely with local
specialist subcontracting companies. The hardware components are all
manufactured on modern CNC machines.
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