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Condition isn’t stated, so the price is hard to call exceptional on that alone, but at £7,087 it sits above the typical used market for this model in your data: over the £5,688 median and beyond the £6,387 75th percentile, so this reads as ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, this is a respected integrated with real grip, refinement, and enough drive to partner demanding speakers without sounding hard or overworked. If the unit is genuinely clean, fully original, and includes the right extras, the appeal is the sound and the scarcity more than the price; at this level, a buyer should mainly verify service history, remote, and any signs of age-related wear before paying up.
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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