Octave HP700 Preamplifier – PREVIEW Octave's Masterpiece Preamplifier
By Pamela North
Some of you might freak out that the HP700 features tone controls, but Octave has included those and more in their flagship HP700 Preamplifier. Like their Phonomodule we reviewed a couple of years ago, the HP700 takes a modular approach, offering a wide variety of phono modules, RCA and XLR input modules and RCA or balanced XLR output modules, allowing you to customize it to your system.
Basically a vacuum tube design, the HP700 utilizes an enormous, external power supply, sophisticated voltage regulation and soft start circuits, with Octave claiming a 20 year life for the tubes. Electrical, mechanical and aesthetic design are beyond reproach, making the HP700 a true destination preamplifier. A perfect companion for their sublime Jubilee monoblocks. Full review in process.
Octave HP700 Preamplifier
$16,000