Octave Audio V 40 SE
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Model name
V 40 SE
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
5
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
N/A
Output power (4Ω) (W)
50
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
70 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
100
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.1
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
408 x 159 x 490
Weight (kg)
18
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