Octave Input Modules: Customizable Audio Interface Solutions

Octave offers a range of input modules designed to enhance the versatility and performance of their Phono Module and HP 700 (SE) preamplifiers. These modules allow users to tailor their audio systems to specific needs and preferences, ensuring optimal sound reproduction.

These input modules allow audiophiles to customize their Octave preamplifiers, ensuring optimal integration with various audio sources and achieving the highest-quality sound reproduction.

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Available Input Modules:

Phono Input Module IN 1: RCA MM Input Module
- Description: An analog phono input for Moving Magnet (MM) pickup cartridge systems. It features selectable input resistances of 47 kOhm for MM systems and 1 kOhm for high-output Moving Coil (MC) systems.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 3 – 5 mV
  - Input Impedance: 1 kOhm / 47 kOhm / 220 pF
  - Gain Factor: 38 dB
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB (Broadband) / 94 dB (Band-pass at 1 kHz)
Phono Input Module IN 2: RCA MC Input Module
- Description: An analog phono input for low-output MC pickup cartridge systems, offering two selectable gain levels. The input resistance is adjustable between 62 and 1,000 ohms.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 0.1 – 1 mV
  - Input Impedance: 62 – 1,000 Ohm || 4.7 nF
  - Gain Factor: 65 dB (High Gain), 58 dB (Low Gain)
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 69 dB (High Gain), 75 dB (Low Gain)
Phono Input Module IN 3: XLR MC Input Module
- Description: A balanced phono input for MC pickup systems, providing two gain levels and adjustable input impedance ranging from 60 to 1,000 ohms.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 0.1 – 1 mV
  - Input Impedance: 62 Ohm – 1 kOhm / 4.7 nF
  - Gain Factor: 65 dB (High Gain), 58 dB (Low Gain)
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72 dB (High Gain), 78 dB (Low Gain)
High-Level Input Module IN 4: XLR / RCA Switchable Input Module
- Description: A line-level input module that can function as either an XLR or RCA input, selectable via a switch on the rear panel.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 100 mV – 7 V
  - Input Impedance: 50 kOhm (RCA) / 25 kOhm (XLR)
  - Gain Factor: 0 dB (RCA) / +6 dB (XLR)
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -120 dB (Fixed Output)
  - Distortion Factor: -125 dB (RCA / XLR)
Phono Input Module IN 6: RCA MC Transformer Input Module
- Description: A step-up transformer module for low-resistance MC systems, offering selectable transmission factors of 15 and 30.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 0.2 – 2 mV (Gain 15) / 0.2 – 1 mV (Gain 30)
  - Input Impedance: < 320 Ohm (Gain 15) / < 80 Ohm (Gain 30) | 30 Hz – 40 kHz
  - Gain Factor: 15 / 30
  - Pickup Internal Resistance: 5 – 25 Ohm (Gain 15) / 0.5 – 5 Ohm (Gain 30)
Phono Input Module IN 7: XLR MC Transformer Input Module
- Description: A balanced step-up transformer module with a transmission factor 1:20, suitable for MC systems.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 0.2 – 2 mV
  - Input Impedance: < 200 Ohm | 30 Hz – 40 kHz
  - Gain Factor: 20
  - Pickup Internal Resistance: 1 – 25 Ohm
High-Level Input Module IN 8: XLR Line Transformer Input Module
- Description: A line input module for XLR connections featuring a balanced input transformer. It includes a ground lift switch to separate the XLR input from the preamplifier ground, enhancing compatibility with modern digital sources.
- Specifications:
  - Input Sensitivity: 100 mV – 7 V
  - Input Impedance: 25 kOhm
  - Gain Factor: +6 dB
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -120 dB (Fixed Output)
  - Distortion Factor: -125 dB

Brand

Octave

Established in 1968 by Andreas Hofmann, Octave Audio is a German manufacturer renowned for its high-end tube amplifiers. The company seamlessly blends traditional tube technology with modern innovations to deliver exceptional sound quality and reliability.

Octave's comprehensive product lineup includes integrated amplifiers like the V 80 SE, V 110 SE, V 70 Class A, V 70 SE, V 40 SE, and V 16 Single Ended; preamplifiers such as the HP 700 SE and HP 300 SE; power amplifiers like the MRE 220 SE and RE 320; and single-ended amplifiers including the Jubilee 300 B and V 16 Single Ended. Vinyl enthusiasts can enjoy phono preamplifiers like the Phono Module and Phono EQ.2, while additional devices like the Super Black Box, Black Box, Black Box Preamp, and Filter 3-P enhance system performance and versatility.

By focusing on meticulous design and engineering, Octave ensures that their amplifiers deliver unparalleled audio clarity and precision. With a legacy spanning over five decades, Octave Audio continues to define excellence in tube audio engineering, creating products that resonate with discerning audiophiles worldwide.

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Octave Input Modules: Customizable Audio Interface Solutions