Jubilee SE vs Accuphase C-3900S
The C-3900S's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the Jubilee SE's 8.0V RMS and its input impedance 40Ω against 80Ω. Both share thd (0.005%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$36,750 - $48,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Jubilee SE
The Octave Jubilee Preamp SE is a reference two-chassis line preamplifier and the current flagship of Octave’s Jubilee series. Developed from the Jubilee platform introduced in 1998, the SE version adds redesigned XLR input transformers for modern high-output DACs, improves signal-to-noise performance by 3 dB, and includes Home Theater bypass, mono switching, phase inversion, and internal bandwidth adjustment for system matching. It uses a tube input/balancing stage with a discrete semiconductor output stage and is manufactured in Germany. The Jubilee Preamp SE is available through authorized dealers with a North American MSRP of $48,000.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- hybrid
- Input Impedance
- 80Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 8.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- Output Voltage
- 8.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions