Octave Audio's HP 300 SE tube preamp is their middle lineup model which has gotten positive reviews Worldwide. The unit you see here is in absolutely gorgeous shape. Very careful previous owner moved up to the HP 500 SE so this is for sale now. It has the optional MC phono installed which like the line input board, is tube based. The phono board uses a single 12AT7 tube while the line input board uses 1x 12AT7 and 1x 6922 tubes. Life span of these tubes are typically five or more years so plenty of life left. 

The HP 300 SE with its outbard power supply is a different kind of animal when compared to a similarly price Audio Research Reference 3 preamp. Both offer a very refreshing sound with the HP 300 SE sounding a bit more refine. The Reference 3 was a bit more "bolder" sounding but both had the unmistakable warm mid-range and sweet highs that top notch tube preamps deliver in spades. Unlike less costly tube preamps, the HP 300 SE is a class act above that category of tube preamps. Built quality is at a higher standard and the sonic delivery is a day and night difference. 

We have the original packaging and manual. Remote control was upgraded to the touch screen universal model which the previous owner used it to control his other components. But like the original volume only remote of the HP 300 SE, the touch screen model also only operates the volume.





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PRODUCT INFO: All items are fully tested and evaluated. If an item is not working properly, it will be mentioned in the listing. So read carefully. Cosmetic conditions will also be clearly laid out in the listing. But because everyone has a different standard, what is an 8/10 condition to me may be a 6/10 condition to you. So it is important you check out every picture on the listing. All pictures are of the actual item and taken just prior to listing it on eBay.

 

WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS WE SELL: We are a used hifi store so everything is used. So no warranty of any kind is offered or expressed. If there is a balance factory warranty from the manufacturer, you should check with them to see if it’s transferable. See above paragraph, everything is tested prior to selling and if there is any issue, we would list it in the listing. So it’s important you read every word in our listing. Occasionally, we may get dealer demo units, NOS (New Old Stock) or dealer excess inventory. Again, you need to check with the manufacturer if they will continue to honor any kind of warranty to you.


PAYMENT INFO: PayPal payment is preferred and expected within 3 days after listing has closed. If payment is made through PAYPAL, we will ONLY ship to the address on the PAYPAL payment. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

SHIPPING: Item will be shipped within 24 hours of payment clearance except late Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Tracking numbers will be provided on all shipments. We ship via FEDEX and USPS with insurance and signature required. If you don't want signature required, please notify us before we ship the item. In the very rare event that an item arrives not as described in our ads, we will resolve the issue(s) with the customer to their satisfaction. Returns are not accepted for shipping damage. If somehow the item arrives damaged, the buyer will need to inform us immediately so that we can gets the claim process rolling. We will assist every way we can to get your money back. But this will be rare as we professionally pack every item that goes out to survive the rigor of shipping regardless of value. All orders will be insured and declared at full purchase value. If you want us to declare it at a lower value, you will need to fill out a form authorizing us to declare it at the amount you want us to and that you will assume all risk at the lowered value. And that includes insurance claim should the package be damaged or go missing during shipping.

RETURNS: There are absolutely no returns for any items shipped outside the United States. The only exception being vintage gear. If the listing is listed as vintage gear, no returns will be entertained for domestic or international purchases. International purchases for all other items are "as-is". The buyer assumes all cost of return shipping and handling. The only variation of this is if the item you receive is not the item you bought. In the rare event you have a change of mind (buyer's remorse) after receiving the item; we may take the item back under our buy back quote or impose a re-stocking of 20% of the original purchase price. Cost of return shipping is your responsibility. This is a case to case basis and not an outright offer to accept every and any returns back. This is why it is important to read our listing carefully. Everything and anything is described in it with all pertinent information for you to make an informed decision. If you have any questions, ASK!

 

DECLARED VALUE: All overseas purchases will be declared based on purchase price. NO EXCEPTION. This is because;

1) For your protection as the declared value is also the insured value.
2) eBay and PAYPAL policies dictate that all declared value must be the purchase or transacted price.

We know this may be tough in some countries because of your high duties so we will make exceptions but you need to contact us first and work out the details to complete your purchase. We will not entertain any requests after you have made the purchase and paid for it.

 

PARTS OR REPAIRS: All items sold as parts or repairs are NOT returnable. Please read the listing carefully and understand what you are bidding/buying before committing.