Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Tubed pentode push-pull mono power amplifier. Tube complement: four KT88 S4A Carbon standard, four KT120 or KT150 optional; two ECC82; one 6SN7. Inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 single-ended (RCA). Outputs: 1 pair binding posts. Output power: 200W average/220W peak power into 4 ohms (20/20.4dBW). Minimum load impedance: 2 ohms. Voltage gain: 26dB. Input sensitivity: 1.5V for full output power. Frequency response: 20Hz–70kHz, –3dB at full power, 5Hz–80kHz, –3dB at 5W. S/N ratio: 116dB (100µV, 150 Hz–15kHz). Power consumption: 20w Eco Mode, 180W idle, 550W at full power.
Dimensions: Amplifier: 19.2" (488mm) W × 16.2" (412mm) D × 9.0" (229mm) H. Weight: 65.7lb (29.8kg). Optional Super Black Box: 7.9" (200mm) × 5.9" (150mm) × 13.8" (350mm). Weight: 12.35lb (5.6kg).
Finish: Silver or Black.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: MRE 220 SE: 92318714 & 92318715 (auditioned), 92318233 (measured). Designed and built in Germany.
Price: Base: $28,500/pair w/KT88 S4A Carbon; price as reviewed, $37,100/pair. Options: KT120 adds $800/set; KT150 adds $1600/set; Super Black Box adds $7000/pair; Filter 3-P adds $3000. Approximate number of US dealers: 10 (plus three in Canada). Warranty: 5 years parts and labor with registration, 1 year on tubes.
Manufacturer: Octave Audio, Reutäckerstrasse 5, 76307 Karlsbad, Germany. Web: octave.de/en. US distributor: Dynaudio USA, 500 Lindberg Ln., Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: (847) 730-3280.
Dimensions: Amplifier: 19.2" (488mm) W × 16.2" (412mm) D × 9.0" (229mm) H. Weight: 65.7lb (29.8kg). Optional Super Black Box: 7.9" (200mm) × 5.9" (150mm) × 13.8" (350mm). Weight: 12.35lb (5.6kg).
Finish: Silver or Black.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: MRE 220 SE: 92318714 & 92318715 (auditioned), 92318233 (measured). Designed and built in Germany.
Price: Base: $28,500/pair w/KT88 S4A Carbon; price as reviewed, $37,100/pair. Options: KT120 adds $800/set; KT150 adds $1600/set; Super Black Box adds $7000/pair; Filter 3-P adds $3000. Approximate number of US dealers: 10 (plus three in Canada). Warranty: 5 years parts and labor with registration, 1 year on tubes.
Manufacturer: Octave Audio, Reutäckerstrasse 5, 76307 Karlsbad, Germany. Web: octave.de/en. US distributor: Dynaudio USA, 500 Lindberg Ln., Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: (847) 730-3280.
