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Octave Integrated Amps


Hello,

I am a new Audiogon user, so please let me know if anything is out of line with my post or my account.

I have a question regarding volume control taper of Octave integrated amps, in particular when used with horns: how much of volume control can be used before the system becomes too loud.

Thanks,
Serge
serge_s
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tpreaves
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I think that is a question best answered by yourself. Like X stated, "Also what is too loud for me is not loud enough for..."
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marakanetz
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till the pain in ear-drums.
serge_s OP
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Xti16 thanks for your answer. I was looking into V40SE to use with ~100db 2 or 3-way pro horns with impedance dips below 4 Ohm. I also wanted to narrow my search to amps with shallow volume taper before doing any travel to audition.
xti16
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The V40SE will handle 100db speakers with no problem. My only concern would be the impedance dips below 4 ohms. The Octave will do 2 ohms but at that point you are pushing the integrated to the max.

As far as the volume taper, I find my Ei KT90 type 2 output tubes have the shallowest but at the same time are one of the more powerful tubes I have.
serge_s OP
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Thanks Xti16 and to everyone who chimed in.
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