Advance Paris A12

A12 Integated amplifier A dual-mono integrated of high musical quality with tube pre-amplification. After the success of A10 ClassicAdvance Paris offers a more powerful version, with more connectors and a dual-mono construction for the amplification.    In the great Advance Paris tradition of designing products with numerous connections, the A12 Classic is no exception... From HDMI to Phono (MM/MC), analog RCA to AES-EBU, computer USB to multiple optical and coaxial inputs, 2 speaker zones, Bluetooth (optional with X-FTB01 / X-FTB02). Exceptional power and sound quality start with a good power supply. The A12 Classic will control any loudspeaker, thanks to its 2 toroidal transformers located on either side of the product. With 190 W per channel in class A/B, you can choose any loudspeaker, from bookshelf to large column. Even the outputs are well handled, with balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) Pre-OUT connectors. And don't hesitate to connect 2 subwoofers if you wish, thanks to its two subwoofer outputs. A real concentrate of technology that doesn't forget the music!     The "tube" sound The A12 Classic is equipped with 2 tubes on the pre-amplification section for a musical, non-aggressive sound.             Bluetooth for everyone The A12 Classic is equipped with a socket for Bluetooth® dongles. X-FTB01 (aptX) and X-FTB02 (aptX HD) for a simple, high-performance connection. So equipped, the A12 Classic will receive music from your smartphone, tablet or computer.             REVIEW & AWARDS Hifi Advance Paris A12 Classic amplifier test: a complete and impressive musical work - Read More "While it is not flawless in form or substance, the Advance A12 Classic is an integrated stereo amp/DAC that is as complete as it is musical. The topology of its circuits, drawing on both vintage Hifi and modern techniques, once again demonstrates the expertise of the French brand. " -  Guillaume Fourcadier   ADVANCE PARIS A12 CLASSIC - Read More "The A12 is among the most complete integrated amplifiers, but it is especially very generous in power, with 2 x 180 W on 8 ohms. As you listen to it, you are seduced by a set of qualities that carry you away into the music rather than cutting the decibels into four. It can be connected to many analog and digital sources, even providing a happy gateway to video. But it always retains the nature of a high-end musical integrated amplifier combining tube and class AB. The highway to musical pleasures in short." - Bruno Castelluzzo   Advance Paris A12 Classic review - Read More "Have a look at the images accompanying this review. If the aesthetics please you (they certainly did please me, though naturally we all vary on that front), the price is within your target range, and you’re looking for a new integrated amplifier, my advice to you is this: find an Advance Paris dealer and go and have a listen to the A12 Classic. You won’t regret it. " - Australian Hi-Fi, Stephen Dawson   Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review - Read More "The A12 is also perfect for those who have a lot of gear. It will connect to anything, analog, digital, networked, you name it. CD players, streamers, turntables, and even cassette players (how many preamps come with a tape loop these days?), all connect. My parting advice is to use the A12’s coax input for a CD player, or the USB Audio input for streaming devices. The sound is unmarred, as in, what you put in is what comes out, 100 percent. If you’re looking for a flexible integrated amplifier that will drive any speaker while presenting a rich balanced sound, and will connect to any source, the Advance Paris A12 Classic should be on your shortlist." - Chris Eberl       SPECIFICATIONS Output power 8Ω 2 x 190 W RMS Output power 4Ω 2 x 280 W RMS Bandwidth (-3dB) 10Hz-35kHz Distortion Inf. TO 0.007% Signal-to-noise ratio 103 dB Channel separation > 75 dB Mains voltage 115-230V Phono input impedance 47KΩ Max. power consumption 600W Standby power consumption Inf. TO 0.5 W Transformer 2, Toroidal Width 430 mm Height 195 mm Depth 455 mm Net weight 17.9 kg Gross weight 19.9 kg Record output 1 Amplifier-preamplifier Disconnectable DAC PCM 1796 Optical input 3 Coaxial input 3 USB A input 1 USB B input 1 Analog RCA input 5 XLR analog input 2 Phono MM Gain: 38 dB / Impedance: 47k Ohm Phono MC Low: Gain 48 dB / Impedance 47 Ohm High: Gain 58 dB / Impedance 47 Ohm Bluetooth module X-FTB01 (Optional), X-FTB02 (Optional) Pair of speakers output 2 Tone +/- 10 dB Settings Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume VU-Meter Yes Tubes Yes