Octave Audio
V 70 Class A
The Octave Audio V 70 Class A is a Class A push-pull pentode integrated amplifier with Dynamic Bias Control, which dynamically adjusts the operating point to combine Class A operation with increased output capability. It delivers 2 × 50 W into 4 ohms in High mode or 2 × 25 W into 4 ohms in Low mode, with up to 70 W peak power when used with the Super Black Box external power supply; compatible output tubes include KT88, 6550, KT90, KT100, KT120, and KT150 types. The amplifier provides line-level RCA and XLR connectivity, regulated pre-out and record outputs, a single loudspeaker output, and optional MM or MC phono modules.
MSRP
$17,100
Used market · Excellent
$8,500est.
MSRP to used market
From $17,100 at launch to $8,500 today (estimated).
Specifications
- Type
- Tube integrated amplifier (hybrid-regulated, class A)
- Inputs
- 6 RCA (incl. HT bypass, optional phono) and 1 XLR
- Outputs
- Speaker outputs, preamp out, record out
- Topology
- Push-pull pentode output pair per channel in class A bias (KT120/KT150 capable); ECC83 and ECC81 drivers
- Weight
- 51 lbs
- Power output
- 50W per channel into 4 ohms (high setting; 25W low setting)
- Amplifier class
- A
- Published price
- 17100 USD
- Power into 4
- 50 W Ω
- Power into 8
- 38 W Ω
Active listings (0)
Similar but better
Matched by the Audiophilia engine on character, specs and market position.
Peers
More affordable
Octave Audio · integrated-amplifiers
V 70 SE
$4,500est.$7,500
- A more affordable alternative
Musical Fidelity · integrated-amplifiers
A1
$1,399est.$1,999
- A more affordable alternative
Musical Fidelity · integrated-amplifiers
Nu-Vista 800.2
$13,999$13,999
- A more affordable alternative
Balanced Audio Technology · integrated-amplifiers
VK-80i
$8,400est.$12,000
- A more affordable alternative