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Offered is „MRE 220 SE“ by Octave as second-hand device from the category „Tube-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7139081657 ends on 23.10.2026 at 06:02 o'clock.
This is clearly attractive at €19,500 against a recent comparable median of €21,003 and a 25th percentile of €20,106. It sits below the lower quartile, so for this market it reads as a bargain, not just a fair ask.
What makes it appealing is the Octave’s reputation for strong drive, refined dynamics, and musical, low-fatigue sound; the MRE 220 SE is the kind of amp buyers usually seek for long-term listening rather than spec-sheet bragging. A good-condition example adds real value here, and if it’s complete and well cared for, the upside is buying a respected tube amp below the usual cluster of asks.
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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