Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Tube integrated amplifier with class-A output stage with optional MM or MC phono boards. Tube complement: one ECC83 (12AX7), two 12AT7 (ECC81), and a choice of output tubes. Inputs: six single-ended (RCA, including one HT Bypass input and one assignable to the optional phono MM or MC), 1 balanced (XLR). Outputs: 1 pair loudspeaker outputs, 2 single-ended (RCA, including one Preamplifier output and one Record output). Output power: With Power Selector on High 50W setting: 50Wpc into 4 ohms (14dBW); with Power Selector on Low 25W setting: 25Wpc into 4 ohms (11dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz– 50kHz @ 50W +1/–3dB. THD: 0.1% at 10W into 4 ohms. S/N ratio: 100dB at 50W (unweighted). Optimal load impedance: 4–16 ohms. Maximum gain: 35dB. Power consumption: 500W at full power, 190W at idle, 20W in ECOmode.
Dimensions: 17.8" (451mm) W × 6.9" (175mm) H × 15.9" (405mm) D. Weight: 51lb (23kg).
Finish: Black or silver.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 22018131 (auditioned), 22018130 (measured). Manufactured in Germany.
Price: $12,000; KT120 option adds $400, MC phono board option adds $850, Super Black Box adds $3500. Approximate number of North American dealers: 13 (US: 10, Canada: 3).
Manufacturer: Octave Audio, Reutaeckerstrasse 5, 76307 Karlsbad, Germany. Web: octave.de/en. US distributor: Dynaudio USA, 500 Lindberg Ln., Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: (847) 730-3280. Web: dynaudio.com.
Dimensions: 17.8" (451mm) W × 6.9" (175mm) H × 15.9" (405mm) D. Weight: 51lb (23kg).
Finish: Black or silver.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 22018131 (auditioned), 22018130 (measured). Manufactured in Germany.
Price: $12,000; KT120 option adds $400, MC phono board option adds $850, Super Black Box adds $3500. Approximate number of North American dealers: 13 (US: 10, Canada: 3).
Manufacturer: Octave Audio, Reutaeckerstrasse 5, 76307 Karlsbad, Germany. Web: octave.de/en. US distributor: Dynaudio USA, 500 Lindberg Ln., Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: (847) 730-3280. Web: dynaudio.com.
