Anyone have experience with Octave integrated amps?


I've had a Hegel H200 for a number of years and I've really enjoyed this amp and it's sound. But, there was definitely room for improvement so I upgraded to the Hegel H390. However, I'm very unhappy with the sound of this amp. It's very detailed and refined sounding which is great but I feel like the music has just lost it's soul. The issue is what do I replace it with?? My stereo guy has suggested the Octave V70 SE. 

I'd love to hear feedback from anyone that's heard this amp or the V110 SE. I have Revel F208s so does anyone have experience with this pairing? I listen to mostly vinyl.

My gear:
VPI Prime turntable
Transfiguration Axia cartridge
Sutherland Little Loco phono amp
Revel F208 speakers
Sumiko S10 subwoofers (2)
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Showing 1 response by jjss49

is your hegel h390 new? it improves substantially with break in... as in over a month or two of consistent use...

it is a good sounding unit... truly

octave is very very good gear... but i would advise you don’t give up on the hegel if it hasn’t broken in properly as of yet