Octave Audio V-40 SE Integrated Tube Amplifier
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Ships from | Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601-4551 |
Ships to | United States |
Package dimensions | 33.0" × 21.0" × 14.0" (60.0 lbs.) |
Shipping carrier | UPS |
Shipping cost | $100.00 |
Original accessories | Remote Control, Box |
Average | Research Pricing |
I am selling my Octave V-40 SE integrated tube amplifier. It is in very good condition. The amp works perfectly with no problems. Cosmetically, the only signs of use are some slight marks on the input selector knob. Otherwise, there are no marks/scratches/dents anywhere else on the unit. The remote and tube cage are also in excellent shape.
The power tubes in the unit are 2 matched pairs of KT88 tubes. The design of the amplifier allows for many tube options, including: KT90, KT100, 6550 tubes and more.
Included is a Raven Audio Soniquil power cable, 1 meter long.
I bought this amplifier from the original owner a year ago. He bought the unit from an Audio store in Texas where he lives. When looking at the unit, it's obvious it has seen great care.
The V-40 SE is a 2 x 40 watt amplifier. It features a total of five single-ended (RCA) inputs (including the Home Theatre Bypass input). Outputs include one RCA Record output, one regulated Preamplifier output and one Loudspeaker output.
One of the coolest things about this tube amplifier is that it has Home Theatre Bypass mode, which is a rare thing for tube amps, especially for tube amps that are affordable. HTB allows use of this amplifier for 2-channel audio, while also as the amplifier for the 2 front speakers in a home theatre system. Connecting a multi-channel home theatre receiver's front channel outputs to the HTB inputs of the Octave allows the home theatre receiver to control the volume when watching movies, while the Octave powers the 2 front speakers of a home theatre setup. Meanwhile the home theatre receiver still powers other speakers in the setup, such as the center channel, sub and rear speakers. This is ideal for a smaller home environment where dedicated music listening and movie watching occur in the same place, which is the case in my home where both of these activities occur in the living room.
Some more information from Octave's website:
The V 40 SE output stage consists of two power pentodes (Type 6550) for each channel. Due to the BIAS Control and Monitoring System, the use of other pin-compatible output tubes is possible to match the amplifier to personal taste, or to benefit from new or improved tubes.
Like all OCTAVE Amps, the V 40 SE is based on the enhanced pentode configuration. This configuration ensures the absolute stability of the amplifier against the unstable impedance of the loudspeaker. Impedance mismatch is without consequence, and the V 40 SE is stable down to a 2 Ohm Load. An important contributor to this stability is the single impedance output transformer.
The V 40 SE is the perfect amp for speakers with an average efficiency rating. But not only is the low impedance capability an advantage, with the exceptional Signal-to-Noise ratio of –110dB / 40 watts at full power, the V 40 SE is also an ideal partner for high efficiency loudspeakers.More information and specs:
https://octave.de/en/htdocs/verstaerker/v40se.php
For reviews of the V-40 SE:
https://www.stereophile.com/content/octave-audio-v-40-se-integrated-amplifier
https://www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/octave-v40-se-tube-integrated-amplifier-review/
The Octave V-40 SE is of high quality construction and is hand built in Germany.
This amplifier will ship in it's original box. I do not have the manual unfortunately, but the full manual is available in pdf online. One extra KT88 tube is included.
Shipping will be UPS ground. Because of the size of box and the weight of the item (approximately 55lbs), shipping is estimated around $160 for a long distance shipment. I'll share some of the cost of shipping and will charge a flat fee of $100, for anywhere in the CONUS.
Thanks for looking. Please let me know if you have questions.
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