Octave Audio V 16 Single Ended
Image source — © Octave Audio
What is it?
Ask AI to scan specialized sites and forums, evaluate the impressions of using the product, its advantages and disadvantages and get a summary.
Model name
V 16 Single Ended
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 8
Output power (4Ω) (W)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
80 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.5
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
210 x 335 x 380
Weight (kg)
19
Official link
The Octave V 40 SE integrated tube amplifier develops an output power of 2 x 40 watts at a load of 4 ohms, and has inputs for four linear signal sources. The output stages of the amplifier operate in push-pull mode, and are built on 6550 JJ lamps in pentode mode.
The model implements the proprietary Dynamic Bass Control (DBC) dynamic displacement control technology created by Andreas Hofmann. Thanks to this technology, the Octave Audio V 70 Class A amplifier can deliver up to 70 watts at its peak — and this is in pure Class A.
The model outputs 110 watts per channel at 4 ohms, which is a great achievement for tube amplifiers. The company notes that the new generation of ODT amplifiers is able to impress with its extreme linearity, stability and negligible distortion levels.
The flagship Octave V 80 SE model crowns the Octave series of tube integrals like a crown. The amplifier uses proprietary ODT technology, the essence of which is the thoughtful use of OOS (negative feedback), which ensures stability in operation and makes it possible to increase instant power output. The flagship has an impressive 120 watts per channel (4 ohms) by the standards of tube devices and is able to tame virtually any speaker system.