FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
Dear Music Enthusiast,
You have chosen a modular OCTAVE model that you can customize with different op-
tional slide-in modules. Thank you for choosing this flexible solution from our product
range and for your trust.
A variety of different input modules are available for your amplifier, both for the phono
stage and additional line-level inputs. These phono slide-in modules from MM RCA, to
MC RCA and XLR, though to switchable step-up transformers with balanced inputs allow
you to adjust your amplifier inputs to all familiar cartridges in different levels of quality.
RCA and XLR line inputs, switchable to balanced with transformers, all feature technol-
ogies developed exclusively by OCTAVE that can enormously enhance the sound prop-
erties of a premium D/A converter or CD player.
The same technology has been implemented for the outputs. Differentiated output mod-
ules provide the corresponding signal level to directly control preamplifiers, integrated
amplifiers, and power amplifiers (direct drive modules). XLR or RCA, both connection
types are available for both inputs and outputs. The output modules therefore generally
feature one unregulated line-level output and one regulated output to always enable con-
nection to a preamplifier and power amplifier.
The modular design of your amplifier allows you to continually improve your equipment
and adapt to the latest technologies, just as our range of available modules is continually
expanded.
We are certain that we have developed a future-proof product. Enjoy your musical jour-
ney!
Sincerely,
Andreas Hofmann
