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1. OCTAVE TECHNOLOGY
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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
evident 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.
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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 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
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 companies. The hardware components are all manufactured on
modern CNC machines.
Power
Management
Amp
sound
Power
additional
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