Octave Audio

Precision Tube Amplifiers, Handcrafted in Germany 

 

 

Octave Audio represents the pinnacle of modern tube amplification—where technical innovation meets sonic artistry. For over 35 years, Octave has redefined what’s possible in valve-based electronics, designing amplifiers, preamps, and power modules that deliver unmatched performance, longevity, and musicality.

 

Each Octave component is engineered and handcrafted in Karlsbad, Germany, under the leadership of founder Andreas Hofmann, whose singular vision is embodied in every product—from the entry-level V 40 SE to the flagship Jubilee 300 B.

 

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Why Choose Octave Audio?

 

Tube Innovation with Modern Reliability
Proprietary circuitry protects tubes while extending their lifespan, allowing Octave components to offer the tonal beauty of tubes with the stability of solid-state gear.

 

Unrivaled Versatility
Octave’s Class A and single-ended amplifiers pair effortlessly with a wide range of loudspeakers—not just high-efficiency or horn designs.

 

Modular Performance Enhancements
Octave offers optional power supply upgrades and functional modules to scale performance based on your system's needs.

 

Made in Germany
All Octave Audio products are handcrafted in-house with obsessive attention to detail—mechanically, electrically, and sonically.

 

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Featured Octave Components

 

MRE 220 SE – Mono Power Amplifier

"Unshakable yet flexible." A powerhouse tube mono amp delivering dynamic control and effortless resolution, ideal for full-range systems.

 

HP 700 SE – Modular Tube Preamplifier

A reference-class control center. With its tube output stage and configurable modules, the HP 700 SE offers precision and tonal depth rarely heard at any price point.

 

V 70 Class A – Integrated Amplifier

Pure Class A performance, compatible with everyday loudspeakers. A new benchmark for musicality, warmth, and control in a compact design.

 

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Explore the Octave Lineup

Jubilee Series

The ultimate expression of Octave Audio. Designed without compromise, the Jubilee Line combines ultra-low noise, massive dynamic range, and timeless industrial design.

Integrated Amplifiers

Elegant, compact, and packed with innovation. Octave integrateds like the V 40 SE, V 70 SE, and V 110 SE offer tube sound with exceptional power and control.

Power Amplifiers

Octave power amps, including the RE 320 and MRE 220 SE, deliver rock-solid current delivery and stability—backed by sophisticated safety circuits and upgrade paths.

Preamplifiers

From the cult-classic HP 500 to the modular HP 700 SE, Octave preamps deliver purity, realism, and surgical precision in signal handling.

Single-Ended Amplifiers

Experience the magic of tubes with the V 16 Single Ended or the peerless Jubilee 300 B—the only single-ended amp of its kind to deliver 30 watts with uncompromised bandwidth.

Phono Preamplifiers

Octave's phono stages are known for ultra-low noise and high headroom. Available in both XLR and RCA configurations for MM/MC cartridges.

 

Additional Modules

From Black Box power supply upgrades to filter systems and function-specific add-ons, Octave’s modular approach allows continuous system evolution.

 

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High-End Audio, Made to Last

 

Octave components are not mass-produced—they’re crafted for longevity and sonic fidelity. Built with discrete components, modular designs, and upgradeable features, these machines are made to stay in your system for decades.

 

As an authorized Octave Audio dealer, we offer consultation, in-home demos, and system-matching expertise to help you find the perfect amplifier or preamplifier to complement your speakers—whether you’re pairing with Focal, Harbeth, Gauder Akustik, or Sonus faber.

 

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FAQs

 

Is Octave Audio a good brand?
Octave is widely regarded as one of the most technically advanced and musically refined tube amplifier manufacturers in the world. Their products consistently earn top-tier reviews from European and American hi-fi press.

 

Where is Octave Audio made?
All Octave components are manufactured in KarIsbad, Germany, with every part assembled, tested, and inspected in-house.

 

Can Octave amplifiers drive modern loudspeakers?
Yes. Unlike many tube brands, Octave amps are designed to handle real-world loudspeakers—including complex impedance loads and full-range designs.

 

Does Octave make Class A or Single-Ended amps?
Yes. The V 70 Class A and V 16 Single Ended offer true Class A and SET performance, but with Octave's hallmark stability and power handling.

 

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Experience Octave Audio

 

We invite you to audition Octave Audio in our showroom or schedule a personalized system consultation. These are not ordinary tube amps—they are instruments, precision-built to illuminate every detail of the music.

 

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