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Offered is „V80SE incl. Phonomodul“ 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 2479565183 ends on 01.12.2026 at 13:51 o'clock.
The timing matters: the V80SE is an older, archived generation rather than a current Octave model, but it remains a serious, high-powered integrated. At €6,900, this is a fair-to-good listing: comfortably above the €5,958 median, yet below the €7,951 75th percentile for recent comparable examples. It is not a bargain at this money, but neither is it stretched if condition and valve history are strong.
The appeal is the V80SE’s unusually capable combination of KT150-driven authority, excellent bass grip, tube texture without excessive softness, balanced inputs, pre/power flexibility, and Octave’s robust protection and upgrade path. The included phono module adds useful value, particularly if it is the desired MM or MC version. Before buying, confirm tube hours, bias/protection operation, service records, and whether the phono board matches your cartridge; with healthy valves and clean ownership, this is a worthwhile, properly priced example rather than a risky old amplifier.
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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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