Octave HP 500 SE Pre Amplifier
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Octave
The idea behind OCTAVE is a passion for music combined with ingenious electronic attitude and an absolute commitment to perfection. The technically innovative, perfectly manufactured, completely safe and user-friendly amplifiers that offer elegant aesthetics while allowing the beauty of the music and its authentic sound to come alive in living rooms.
What distinguishes OCTAVE? The conviction that true musicality in high fidelity can only be realized with tubes? Surely. But that‘s not the sole factor. The secret of our success lies in the OCTAVE hybrid technology. By that, we mean the optimal synthesis of traditional tube technology and innovative semiconductor circuitry. Tubes ensure the remarkable sound performance of our amplifiers, while our innovative transistor circuits play an important part in enabling the tubes to completely maximize their audiophile potential. 

Octave HP 500 SE Pre Amplifier
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HP 500 SE, the Orchestral

Our perennial preamplifier, the HP 500, has been around for almost as long as OCTAVE and was in many ways responsible for defining our approach to building amplifiers. For over 20 years, this preamplifier has been the epitome for consistent excellence in sound quality and state-of-the-art tube technology.During this time, it has maintained its market-leading position thanks to regular design updates from OCTAVE.

OCTAVE recently developed the SE (Special Edition) version to mark the 25th anniversary of Stereoplay magazine, which first tested the original HP 500 in 1989. The SE brings the HP 500 preamp back to the current state-of-the-art once more. The use of two Siemens D3A (EF 184) pentodes provides the output stage of the HP 500 SE with a significantly greater bandwidth (0.2 Hz to 2.3 MHz, 6 dB).

The extremely low cut-off frequency is responsible for the clearer and more tightly defined bass, which provides the foundation for a clean low frequency register and a thrilling midrange performance. OCTAVE has also further refined the outboard power supply. MOSFET transistors regulate the high-voltage supply. Increased reservoir capacity, improved rectification with Schottky diodes, and end-to-end electronic stabilization all ensure a virtually noise-free supply voltage with a noise component of less than 300 µV. These measures contribute to the exceptionally high signal-to-noise ratio of 103dB.
 
Basic Model   HP 500 SE Line, optional with Phono MM/MC
Special Edition   Limited Edition to 100 pieces
Tube Complement   Input-Stage: 1 x ECC 82; Output-Stage: 2 x EF 184 (Siemens D 3A)
Design   Aluminium silver or Aluminium black

  Specifications      
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  Gain High   17,5 dB = 7,5  
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  Gain Low   9,5 dB = 3  
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  Frequency Response   3 Hz - 500 kHz 1,5 dB  
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  Total Harmonic Distortion   0.001% @ 3V / 7.5 kOhm  
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  Signal-to-Noise Ratio : Gain High   - 92 dB  
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  Signal-to-Noise Ratio Gain Low   -103 dB  
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  Left/Right Crosstalk   65 dB 1 kHz  
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  Input to Input Crosstalk   - 86 dB 10 kHz  
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  Input Impedance   100 kOhm  
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  Output Impedance   100 Ohm (Cinch); 2 x 50 Ohm XLR  
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  Channel Balance   0.5 dB - 70 dB  
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  Phono-MM      
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  Input Impedance   47 kOhm || 130 pF  
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  Input Sensitivity   3 mV  
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  RIAA-Equalization Accuracy   0,3 dB 15 Hz - 20 kHz  
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  Gain   40 dB 1 kHz  
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  Signal-to-Noise Ratio (weighted)   - 73 dB  
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  Corner Frequency Subsonic-Filter   20 Hz / - 3 dB  
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  Phono-MC      
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  Input Impedance   37-500 Ohm  
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  Input Sensitivity   0,1 mV  
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  Gain   30 dB  
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  Signal-to-Noise Ratio (weighted)   - 75 dB  
  Connections  

Inputs : 5 x Cinch, 2 x Phono Option (MM/MC)

Outputs : 2 x Cinch, 1 x XLR, 1 x Rec

 		 
  Features  

HT Bypass Option, Sym. Outputs, Phono MM/MC Option

 		 
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  General Facts      
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  Power Consumption   50 W  
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  Weight Preamp   10 kg  
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  Weight Power Supply   4 kg  
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  Dimensions Power Supply   18 x 10 x 28 cm (W x H x D)  
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  Standard Accessories   Power cord, IR-Remote Control  
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Standard Deliveries

Here at Kronos AV, we have vast experience with e-commerce sales. Making sure that your parcel arrives undamaged is a huge priority for us. That’s why at Kronos AV, we only use premium couriers for all our orders. All our parcels are shipped with DPD or Royal Mail and are always sent Signed For to make sure it gets to the right person. 

If for any reason your parcel does arrived damaged, please get in touch, and we will be happy to get everything resolved for you. We are always on hand to help!

Details

Delivery is FREE on all orders over £50. In order to offer FREE delivery to UK customers, we use several premium couriers to ensure your delivery arrives safe.

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