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Offered is „V16“ by Octave as second-hand device from the category „Tube-Fullamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2600117665 ends on 05.11.2026 at 18:29 o'clock.
Octave’s V16 is a serious, well-liked integrated amp, and this asking price sits a touch above the middle of the recent used market without drifting into excess. At €6,850, it lands above the €5,785 median but still comfortably below the €7,837 75th percentile, so it reads as fair rather than a bargain or an overreach.
That makes the real question value, not justification: if the unit is clean, original, and properly serviced, it’s a sensible buy for someone wanting Octave’s refined, controlled tube presentation with enough drive for serious listening. The “good” condition tag helps, and there’s no obvious reason to worry if it’s complete and working as it should; at this level, provenance, maintenance history, and included accessories matter more than nitpicking cosmetics.
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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