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Angeboten wird „Octave Jubilee preamp with stepped attenuator volume“ von Octave als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5393459194 endet am 13.07.2026 um 14:49 Uhr.
This looks like a fair ask, possibly slightly on the good side, rather than a bargain or an ambitious stretch. New pricing for the Jubilee preamp has been in the €30,000–€48,000 range, so €22,900 lands at a solid discount for a top-tier flagship piece that still holds real cachet in the tube preamp world. It’s not “too cheap to be true” territory, but it is priced low enough to be interesting if the unit is genuinely clean and complete.
What makes it worthwhile is the Jubilee’s reputation for refinement, scale, and exceptional transparency without losing tube richness. It’s one of those rare preamps that tends to get described as a system-maker, especially if you want a pre with real drive and first-rate resolution. At this price, I’d mainly want to confirm it’s fully functional, has its power supply, remote, and any original packaging/manuals; with those in place, it reads as a very credible buy.
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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