OCTAVE-DYNAUDIO V-80 MC INTERGRATED TUBE AMP [Template]

OCTAVE V-80 MC INTEGRATED TUBE AMP, distributed by Dynaudio

 

     This Amp has many reviews calling it the
best sounding, most musical of the Octave amps and one of the best values of
Amps in its class. It includes the MingDa Kt90/88 output tube upgrade that makes
it even more musical. Some reviews call it the “Holy Grail” of amps in its
type.It also includes the MC Phono stage and the tube cage upgrades. 120 Volt. The Tubes
only have 300-400 hours on them. It also has a built in Headphone Amp.  I have owned many high end Amps and this is by
far the best I have ever owned. I am selling to make a major upgrade to a
Preamp with Mono Blocks. I have 100% positive feedback on my E-Bay account "Spencersdispays"  This Black
version has more demand than the silver and hard to find. Add 2 1/2% for Pay pal. The following information
is provided by the Manufacture. It is a lot of information worth reading.

The Product Philosophy

 

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 result 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.



Close to 30 years, OCTAVE has been building high-quality tube amplifiers that
offer stable performance and reliability on par with the finest transistor
equipment. Our models owe their outstanding durability to the well thought
out electronic monitoring and protection systems. The soft-start technology,
the controlled "power rise", precise stabilization and intelligent
protective circuits are the guarantors of unsurpassed product reliability.
After all, with an OCTAVE amplifier, music lovers should be able to listen to
their records and CDs - at the highest performance level possible - for
decades.

Every OCTAVE amplifier is based on high-quality components –
from the input jacks to the output transformers - which are developed and
produced by OCTAVE. Each and every model is meticulously hand-built at our
company headquarters in the Baden village of Karlsbad, Germany. Before any
product leaves our facility, it must first pass stringent quality-control and
a 48-hour durability test.

OCTAVE models are engineered to provide a long life-time of
unwavering sound quality. As most of the mechanical and electronic components
of our products are engineered in-house and produced according to our strict
directives by specialized manufacturers, we are able to use original
components should service ever be necessary, even if an older model should
require repair, thereby offering our customers the highest quality service
possible and products that maintain stable performance and maximum value.

Our model philosophy is based on the continuous development
and refinement of our products. The best example perhaps is our HP 500
preamplifier, which successfully maintains its presence in the market since
1986 – not least thanks to the fact that the preamplifier can reap the
benefits of the technological advances. That we are absolutely right with
this concept is confirmed by the intensive, personal dialog with our
customers.  We view the numerous group-test wins and awards by the hi-fi
press as validation of our efforts. But they are also serve as encouragement
to consequently pursue this avenue even further.





Andreas Hofmann

Executive Director and Chief Designer OCTAVE Audio

 

 

 

V 80 | The Sovereign

The V 80 line level integrated amplifier is a completely new
development, with the output stage based on the concept of the OCTAVE MRE 130
mono amplifier. His outstanding characteristic is an unbelievably melodic
timbre and his unshakable performance. He reproduces any music with authority
and natural elegance, instantly captivating the listener. Fundamental notes,
warmth, three-dimensionality and speed, the V 80 plays music effortlessly and
with pure joy.

 

“Watt is not the same as Watt“: At dynamic peaks, when other
amplifiers begin to collapse, the V 80 truly comes to life. It is not without
reason that the V 80 won the highly respected “Jazz Component Award” in Japan
(as the best overseas component) in 2008 and next the Pure Audio Grand Prix
Award in 2009.

The V 80 transcends far beyond the technical and tonal
attributes of the V 40SE and V 70SE integrated amplifier models, and performs
without peer in its own exalted league. He is built for listeners who don’t
want to install big pre- and power amplifier combinations, but who have the
highest expectations and requirements regarding sound quality and system
functionality.

As the top of the line OCTAVE integrated amplifier offering, the
V 80 contains all the features modern entertainment equipment requires for
convenience and connectivity.

 

Basic Model

 

V
80 Line, optional Phono MM or MC

Tube Complement

 

4
x 6550

Design

 

Aluminium
silver or Aluminium black

Add On Modules

 

Black-Box and Super
Black Box

 

Spezifications

 

 

 

 

Power Output

 

2 x 75 W continuous, 80
W Peak into 4 Ohm

 

 

Frequency Response

 

2 Hz - 80 kHz

 

 

Total Harmonic Distortion

 

< 0,1% @ 10 W into 4
Ohm

 

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

 

> 100 dB

 

 

Minimum Speaker Impedance

 

2 Ohm

 

 

Connections

 

1 x XLR, 6 x Cinch, (1
x Phono, 1 x Home Theatre pass-through)

 

 

Preamplifier

 

 

 

 

Input Sensitivity

 

230 mV Cinch + XLR

 

 

Input Impedance

 

40 kOhm Cinch; 25 kOhm
XLR

 

 

Channel Balance

 

0,5 dB bis - 70 dB from
Volumeadjuster

 

 

Left/Right Crosstalk

 

60 dB

 

 

Input to Input Crosstalk

 

- 105 dB

 

 

Gain Pre-Out

 

+ 6 dB

 

 

Phono

 

 

 

 

Input Impedance

 

MC 500 Ohm, MM 47 kOhm

 

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

 

MC 75 dB, MM 90 dB

 

 

Input Sensitivity

 

MC 0.5 mV, MM 4 mV

 

 

Subsonic Filter

 

-12dB/ oct. 20Hz corner
frequency

 

 

Features

 

ECO Mode, Bias
Adjustment, Power Management

 

 

Download:

Owner's Manual

 

 

 

General Facts

 

 

 

 

Power Consumption

 

< 20 W Ecomode, 160
W idle, 400 W at full power

 

 

Weight

 

23 kg

 

 

Standard Accessory

 

Power cord, 3 mm
screwdriver, IR-Remote Control, Allen key for removing the cover, sparetube

 

 

Main Fuse

 

230/240 V Mains: 3,15 A
slow-blow type H

 

 

 

Dimensions (in mm)

 

 

Features

In – and Outputs



The V 80 features a total of seven single-ended (RCA) inputs - including
the Home Theatre Bypass input) and one balanced (XLR) input. One RCA
input can fitted with the optional (either MM or MC) Phono Input Board.
Outputs included are one RCA Record output, one regulated Preamplifier
output, one Headphone output and one Loudspeaker output. The V 80 is
equipped with a separate Headphone Amplifier, and the Loudspeaker and
Headphone outputs can be switched independently. The pre- and power
amplifier sections of the V 80 can be operated independently from each
other as well.

Black Box Connector

OCTAVE, with the Black Box technology, offers an upgrade
path for optimizing the OCTAVE amplifier in respect to the speaker. This
flexibility is a unique feature of the OCTAVE brand.



The dynamic and tonal stability of an amplifier is strongly dependent
upon the stability and capacity of the power supply, therefore the Black
Box and Super Black Box were developed as external upgrades to the OCTAVE
amplifiers’ power supply storage capacitors by increasing their
capacitance by a factor of 4 (Black Box) or 10 (Super Black Box),
respectively. This is a tremendous benefit if the speaker is difficult to
drive. Loudspeaker efficiency is made less critical, while the amplifier
is enabled to handle speakers with extremely low minimum
impedances.  

Ecomode

A forward looking feature of OCTAVE is the unique Ecomode
power saving electronic circuitry developed to reduce heat and
unnecessary power consumption when the amplifier is switched on but not
in use. This electronic system controls the power condition and reduces
power consumption when the amplifier does not receive a signal for a
period exceeding 10 minutes. In this “sleep” mode, the V 80 draws only 20
W idle current. Virtually no heat is produced by the unit, and the heater
voltage and the high voltage for the power amplifier section are switched
off. When a signal is detected by the V 80, the Ecomode circuit will turn
the amplifier back on, with a warm-up/start-up delay of approximately 30
seconds before the unit will operate. Ecomode also serves to increase the
lifetime of the tubes, while having an added benefit of improved safety
allowing the V 80 owner a level of security against any problems when
leaving the unit powered on.

BIAS Adjustment



The Output stage of the V 80 operates in Class A/B, and therefore
requires an adjustable BIAS regulation. The highly sophisticated yet
extremely simple yet accurate BIAS calibration system is accessed on the
front panel of the unit. It utilizes external precision bias trim pots
and LED confirmation, allowing the user to readily monitor the output
tubes and simply correct their bias individually at the front panel -
without the need of a micrometer let alone any special knowledge or
tools.



The correct BIAS is vital for the constant sound quality of the V 80. Due
to this facility there is no need for a technician to service the V 80
for changing or tubes or to check their condition. The precision of this
user friendly system is within 0.5% accuracy.

 

Power Management and
Protection System

The V 80 is equipped with a multi-stage Soft-Start/Turn-On
protection circuit which extends component as well as tube life
considerably by protecting against stress caused by typical high inrush
currents during switch-on. The unit starts in a defined sequence, with
the Protection System monitoring the V 80 completely, and activated
whenever a malfunction is detected. Once the Protection is activated, the
V 80 is powered down.

Optional Phono Stage

An internal Phono Stage is available on the V 80 for either
MM (47k Ohm) or MC (500 Ohm) cartridges. The phono board includes a 12 dB
/ Octave sub-sonic filter. The design of the internal Phono Stage is
based on passive equalization for the best signal conditioning.

 

Octave's Reference Integrated
Amplifier with Phono stage.

This is by far the BEST
Sounding Octave integrated on the market.

This unit comes in the
Original box with cage etc. and Manual.

For an Additional $1200.00
you can also order the Black Box Power supply that compliments this
Integrated Amplifier.

For an additional $2500.00 You can also add a Super Black Box.

MINT  here's your chance to acquire a great
Integrated unit that Retailed for $10,000.00

The V 80 line level
integrated amplifier  with the
output stage based on the concept of the OCTAVE MRE 130 mono amplifier.
His outstanding characteristic is an unbelievably melodic timbre and his
unshakable performance. He reproduces any music with authority and
natural elegance, instantly captivating the listener. Fundamental notes,
warmth, three-dimensionality and speed, the V 80 plays music effortlessly
and with pure joy.



“Watt is not the same as Watt“: At dynamic peaks, when other amplifiers
begin to collapse, the V 80 truly comes to life. It is not without reason
that the V 80 won the highly respected “Jazz Component Award” in Japan
(as the best overseas component) in 2008 and next the Pure Audio Grand
Prix Award in 2009.

The V 80 transcends far
beyond the technical and tonal attributes of the V 40SE and V 70SE
integrated amplifier models, and performs without peer in its own exalted
league. He is built for listeners who don’t want to install big pre- and
power amplifier combinations, but who have the highest expectations and
requirements regarding sound quality and system functionality.

As the top of the line OCTAVE integrated amplifier offering, the V 80
contains all the features modern entertainment equipment requires for
convenience and connectivity..