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comparinf Octave RE320 to Threshold S500 II

I have a S500 II, 250 watts but manual does not state ohms amplifier, that I would like to power up and compare  to my present Octave RE320 kt150 150 watts peak into 4 ohms amplifier. Speakers are KEF Blades. Preamp is Octave HP700SE. Source is Naim NDX2. All have extra external power supply additions.

Any thoughts/help would be appreciated!

markjk
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roxy54
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What is the question? Are you afraid that the Octave doesn't have enough power?

markjk OP
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With the octave amp I find some hot treble at times even though it’s a tube amp. Would the S500 be warmer in the high end frequencies and not hot . Reviews say the S500 has that softer treble sound but great detail.

not worried about enough power with either amp.

txs for responding.

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roxy54
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Try it and see.

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