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Advance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Tube and Solid State Integrated Amplifier

Brand: Advance Paris | SKU: A12Apex | UPC: 3760179292770

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Advance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Tube and Solid State Integrated Amplifier - Safe and Sound HQ

Advance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Tube and Solid State Integrated Amplifier

Price
$4,999

A12 APEX - The natural evolution of the A12 Classic
A new version of the legendary A12 Classic, enriched with advanced features, elegant, high-performance accessories, and even better sound quality.
All at the service of a single requirement: high-fidelity.

The A12 APEX is a hybrid integrated amplifier, combining the warmth of tubes for preamplification and the power of transistors for amplification.
This subtle marriage offers great musicality, exceptional dynamics and faithful, lively sound reproduction.

  • Power: 190 W per channel at 8 Ω

  • Dual-mono design: 2 toroidal transformers for high power and a detailed soundstage
  • Hybrid architecture: audio tubes for preamplification, transistors for amplification

  • Dual subwoofer output for improved bass response

  • HDMI eARC input for easy integration with your TV

  • A-BTC compatibility (optional) for high-quality Bluetooth connection from your smartphone

  • Bluetooth headset connection via the A-BTC dongle, for discreet listening

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 cells thanks to its integrated RIAA phono preamplifier. It ensures accurate correction curve and a balanced sound reproduction, to preserve the full analog richness of your recordings.

Compatible with your home-theater 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.

Brand Advance Paris
Model A12 APEX
Power Output (Watts)/ THD Stereo 4 Ohm 292
Power Output 8 Ohms (Watts) 190
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.047%
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB) 104.8
Amplifier Class Class A/AB
HDMI Inputs 1
HDMI Outputs 0
ARC, eARC Yes, eARC
Analog Inputs 8
Analog Outputs 4
Phono Preamp Yes
Optical/Coaxial Digital Inputs 3 / 3
Subwoofer Outputs 2
Preamp Output Yes
XLR Inputs 1
XLR Outputs 0
Home Theater Bypass Yes
Bluetooth Optional
Streaming Via Optional Bluetooth
DAC ESS Sabre ESS 9039
AM/FM Tuner No
Room Correction No
Dimensions -No Antenna H x W x D (inches) 7.6" x 16.9" 17.9"
Weight (lbs) 40.12
Warranty 3 Years

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Rating
1
Brand
Advance Paris
Naim Audio
Cambridge Audio
Arcam
Rega
Model
A12 APEX
Supernait 3
Edge A
SA45
Aethos
Power Output (WATTS)/ Stereo 8 Ohm
190
80
100
180
125
Power Output(WATTS)/ Stereo 6 Ohm
156
Power Output(WATTS)/ Stereo 4 Ohm
292
130
200
Damping Factor
330
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.047%
.02%
.002%
.007% + N
Signal to Noise Ratio
104.8
103
106
Amplifier Class
Class A/AB
Class AB
Class XA
Class G
Class AB
App Control
No
Yes
Yes
No
HDMI Inputs
1
0
0
1
0
HDMI Outputs
0
0
0
0
0
ARC, eARC
Yes, eARC
No
No
Yes, eARC
No
Analog Inputs
8
5
2
3
5
Analog Outputs
4
6
0
0
1
Phono
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
OPTICAL/COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUTS
3 / 3
0 / 0
2 / 1
2 / 1
0 / 0
Subwoofer Outputs
2
2
0
2
0
PRE-AMP Output
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
XLR Input
1
0
1
0
0
Home Theater Bypass
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Optional
No
Yes
Yes
No
Streaming
Via Optional Bluetooth
No
No
Yes
No
TUNEIN
No
QOBUZ
Yes
TIDAL
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Sirius XM
No
Pandora
No
Amazon Music
Yes
Apple Music
Yes
Roon Ready
Yes
Chromecast
Yes
Apple Airplay
Yes
DAC
ESS Sabre ESS 9039
No
Yes, 3-bit, 384 KHz
ESS9038K2M
No
AM/FM Tuner
No
No
No
No
No
Room Correction
No
No
No
DIRAC
No
Dimensions No Antenna (H x W x D)
7.6" x 16.9" 17.9"
3.4" x 17" x 12.4"
5 15/16" x 18 1/8" x 15 15/16"
4.13" x 17.05" x 13.78"
3.75" x 17" x 14.17"
Dimensions (HxWxD)
5.6" x 16.96" x 13.5"
Weight (lbs)
40.12
30.9
53.7
37.5
38.6
Warranty
3 Years
2 Years
3 Years
5 Years
3 Years