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Angeboten wird „Octave HP 500 SE LTD mit Phono“ von Octave als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1038456012 endet am 12.09.2026 um 14:53 Uhr.
Octave’s preamp line has a strong reputation for refined, tube-based control and a very “grown-up” presentation, so this is the sort of piece that tends to reward a careful listener. At €3,900, it lands well below your €5,820 median and even under the €3,619 25th percentile, which makes it a strong deal rather than a merely fair one.
The upside here is straightforward: you’re getting a well-regarded, higher-tier preamp with phono in a price band where these usually don’t show up often, and that phono board adds real value if you’ll use vinyl. In good condition, this is the kind of listing I’d expect to be attractive to someone who wants serious analog-friendly performance without paying mid-market money; just confirm the usual basics like channel balance, quiet operation, and that the phono stage is functioning cleanly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Octave Audio traces its roots to 1968, when Karl Heinz Hofmann established a transformer winding factory in Karlsbad, Germany. His son, Andreas Hofmann, joined in 1975, developing early semiconductor and tube amplifiers. In 2000, Andreas took the helm, rebranding it as Octave Audio to channel his decades-long passion for tube-based electronics into high-end hi-fi components.
The brand specializes in meticulously hand-built tube amplifiers, including preamplifiers, power amps, and integrated models like the V 16 Single-Ended and Jubilee series. Octave emphasizes premium features such as external power supplies, balanced connectivity, adjustable gain, and modular upgrades for phono stages and power conditioning. Their in-house transformer expertise ensures low-noise performance across full-range designs, from 8-watt single-ended units to 30-watt powerhouses.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Octave commands respect among audiophiles for its German craftsmanship, sonic purity, and innovative tube technology. Hand-assembled with top-tier components at their Karlsbad headquarters, these amplifiers deliver uncompromising musicality, appealing to discerning buyers seeking perfection over mass production.
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