ADVANCE PARIS A12 APEX HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
The ADVANCE PARIS A12 APEX is a hybrid Class AB/valve integrated amplifier delivering 190wpc (into 8ohms), providing seven analogue inputs (including a MM/MC phono stage), as well as digital inputs including optical, coaxial, USB, and an eARC HDMI input.
The glowing valves are accompanied by retro VU meters.
The sound magic of audio tubes
Music lovers will appreciate the warmth and richness of sound offered by these tubes, often compared to the timeless smoothness of vinyl. Thanks to its hybrid technology combining tubes and transistors, the A12 APEX transforms every listening experience into an immersive one, where each instrument stands out with precision and the subtlest nuances of the music come to life.
Want to spin a record?
Designed for discerning vinyl lovers, the A12 APEX takes care of MM and MC cartridges thanks to its integrated RIAA phono preamplifier.
It ensures accurate correction curve and a balanced sound reproduction, to preserve the full analogue richness of your recordings.Compatible with your home-theatre amplifier
Are you passionate about cinema, but don't want to give up the precision of Hi-Fi listening?
Thanks to its AMP-IN inputs, the A12 APEX can be easily integrated into a home-cinema setup.
It then provides amplification for your main left and right speakers, giving them pure Hi-Fi sound quality, far superior to that of a traditional AV amplifier.Mono or stereo subwoofers
Correctly calibrated, the subwoofers enrich the bass register considerably, even in a demanding Hi-Fi configuration.
The A12 APEX features two subwoofer outputs can be set in mono or stereo mode, to optimize bass coherence and spatialization for your system.A-BTC compatibility
The dongle A-BTC offers full Bluetooth connectivity: simply connect your phone, tablet or computer to the’A12 APEX.
It also makes it possible to Bluetooth headset connection, ideal for listening to your tunes or watching a movie in silence, without compromising on sound quality.The ideal partner for your television
Thanks to its HDMI eARC input, amplifier A12 APEX connects directly to your TV for easy operation.
The functions CEC ensure synchronization: when you switch on the TV, the amplifier also switches on, and the volume control is done directly from the TV remote control.Output power 8Ω: 2x 190w RMS
Output power 4Ω: 2x 292w RMS
Frequency response: 20Hz - 80 kHz
Distortion: 0.047% (135w)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 104.8 dB
DAC: ESS9039
Size: W 430mm x H 192mm x D 454mm
Net weight: 18.2 kg
Tubes: ECC81 / 12AT7
5x Analogue inputs
2x balanced XLR input
3x Optical digital input
3x Coaxial digital inputs
1x balanced AES/EBU input
1x USB-B input
1x eARC HDMI input
1pr RCA pre-outputs
1pr balanced XLR outputs
1pr RCA subwoofer outputs
Trigger input/output
2x prs headphone outputs
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