Octave HP 300 MK2 User Manual

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CONTENTS
Page
Introduction
1. OCTAVE technology ................................................................... 3
1.1. Differences to other tube amps ................................................... 3
1.2. Discription..................................................................................... 4
2. Safety instructions........................................................................ 5
2.1. Before you begin .......................................................................... 5
2.2. Placement..................................................................................... 6
2.3. Warranty....................................................................................... 6
3. Setting up ..................................................................................... 7
3.1. Connecting the amplifier............................................................... 7
3.2. Running in .................................................................................... 7
4. Operation: Front panel ................................................................ 8
5. Connections: Rear panel ............................................................. 10
6. Advanced function: The bypass mode......................................... 11
6.1. The HP 300 MK2 in the bypass mode.......................................... 12
6.2. The HP 300 MK2 in the two channel mode.................................. 13
7. Advanced function: Connecting a processor................................ 14
8. Programmable remote control...................................................... 14
9. Tubes............................................................................................ 15
9.1. Tube layout .................................................................................. 15
9.2. Replacing tubes............................................................................ 16
9.3. Tube service life ........................................................................... 16
10. Option: Phono MM/MC................................................................. 17
10.1. The role of the phono preamplifier ............................................... 17
10.2. The phono section of the HP 300 MK2 ........................................ 17
10.3. Guidelines for connecting to the phono section ........................... 17
10.4. Adjusting the MC input ................................................................. 18
11. Troubleshooting............................................................................ 20
12. Technical data and dimensions.................................................... 21
13. Specification ................................................................................. 22

Octave HP 300 MK2 Specifications

General

Brand	Octave
Model	HP 300 MK2
Category	Amplifier
Language	English