Advanced Paris - A-i130 NOVA

Advanced Paris - A-i130 NOVA Reference Hybrid Integrated Amplifier The NOVA A-I130 is based on the conviction that nothing replaces the warmth of tubes to reproduce live music. The ECC81 tube preamplification stage introduces harmonic richness that transistors alone cannot offer—a soundstage depth, a carnal presence to the sound. But uncontrolled heat is not high fidelity. That's why the Class AB amplification section, powered by a 380 VA toroidal transformer, takes over with authority—capturing the most demanding dynamics, controlling the most recalcitrant speakers.  Downstream, the 4-channel DSP ADAU1452 and the ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode ensure that none of this precision is lost along the way. From tube to speaker: absolute coherence. 4-channel DSP ADAU1452  Your room influences the sound: dimensions, materials, geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker—drivers and woofers—according to its position. The result: controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that take a back seat to the music. Studio precision, accessible from your amplifier. Your music stays the same. Your space, however, reveals it. DAC ESS9017S Quad Mode Your audio file has a history: recording, mastering, various formats. NOVA preserves it. Its ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, merges 8 channels into 4 analog paths of rare purity—reduced noise, expanded dynamic range, and restored micro-details. It handles all formats (PCM 24/192, DSD, HDMI eARC) without alteration. Listening: sound as the artist intended. No compromises. Feature Set Includes:   *  3x Optics  :  24-bit / 192 kHz PCM   *  Coaxials x1  :  24-bit / 192 kHz PCM   *  USB Audio x 1  :  24 bit / 192 kHz - DSD64 - DSD128   *  XLR x 1  :  Analog Input   *  RCA x 5  :  Analog Inputs   *  MM Phono  :  Analog Input   *  HDMI eARC  :  Stereo PCM — Direct TV Compatibility   *  Output power 8Ω  :  133 W (THD+N %, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven)   *  Output power 4Ω  :  200 W (THD+N %, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven)   *  Output power 8Ω   :  (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N inf. to 0,07%) 125 W (2 channels driven)   *  Output power 4Ω   :  (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N below 0.07%%) 186W (2 channels active)   *  Frequency response  :  20Hz to 80kHz (31W, 8Ω)   *  Distortion  :  0.042% (1kHz, 90W, 8Ω)   *  Signal-to-noise ratio  :  104 dB (1kHz, 90W, 8Ω)   *  Transformer type/power  :  Toroidal / 380VA   *  DAC / DSP  :  ESS9017S multichannel / ADAU1452