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1. OCTAVE TECHNOLOGY
PHONO
Innovative technology has also been applied in the redesign of the Phono RIAA amplifier.
The further development of the RIAA stage has improved the signal/noise ratio, while
simultaneously reducing system-related distortion. The widening of the bandwidth enables
accurate RIAA equalization and exploits the full potential of analog reproduction. The wide
variety of optional input modules ensures that the optimal input can be installed for every
pickup.
TONE CONTROL PRECISON TONE CONTROL
The innovative optional tone control rounds off the HP 700 SE equipment. The precision
valve-based tone control unit guarantees consistency of the sound, even at low volume.
Precision adjustment of bass and treble, with a 0.3 dB channel separation, allows the tone to
be adjusted without impairing the spatial reproduction.
BALANCE CONTROL
The frequency-compensated balance control allows channel-separated volume adjustment
in 1 dB steps. This technology eliminates any controller-related sound shifts. Using 12-
position stepped switches, the setting is long-time stable, with 100 % repeatability.
OUTPUT SELECTOR SWITCH
The outputs can be switched to several zones by manual activation of the outputs. Whether
the output is through XLR, RCA or all three outputs simultaneously, a total of three output
stages can be utilized for separate rooms, different speakers or Bi and Tri-Amping.
STEPPED ATTENUATOR VOLUME CONTROL
The optional, frequency-compensated 47-position stepped switch ends the debate about the
influence of the controller on the quality of the music signal. At 0.1 dB, the channel deviation
is supreme. An in house development, the volume control design maintains the frequency
bandwidth constant throughout the entire control range, reducing controller-related distortion
to a scarcely measurable level.
However, as a result of the mechanical design of the stepped attenuator, the switch positions
cannot be controlled using the remote control.
