{"product_id":"advance-paris-a-i130-nova-integrated-hybrid-tube-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A-i130 NOVA Integrated Hybrid Tube Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownstream, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes persist because their unique warmth and presence still captivate discerning audiophiles. A matter of physics, not nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ECC81 tube in the NOVA, the first link in the signal chain, shapes the sound. Where a transistor reproduces coldly, the tube adds even harmonics—imperceptible to measurement, but audible. They enrich vocals, strings, and brass. Result: a deep soundstage, spatially separated instruments, and captivating presence. The NOVA doesn't choose between analog and digital. It merges them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern television broadcasts high-end audio content (Dolby Atmos, high-resolution PCM), but few hi-fi systems take advantage of it. The NOVA's HDMI eARC solves this: a single connection transmits the native signal, intact, processed by the DSP and the ESS9017S DAC. Without compromise. Its strength? Seamless integration: your TV remote controls everything, without any change in habits. Audiophile performance. Intuitive use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvisible details transform a device into an object of attachment. The ALPS potentiometer on the NOVA, the first point of contact with every listen, offers linear and precise attenuation — without imbalance, without jumps. A technical rigor that inspires confidence. Its touch, soft and controlled, invites precision. A discreet pleasure, but one that leaves a mark once experienced. The NOVA reveals itself the moment your hand touches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevices become obsolete as the world evolves: new formats, new habits. The usual response? Replace them. Le NOVA focuses on scalability: two dedicated slots. One for the A-NTC cartridge, which adds streaming when you want it. The other for the A-BTC dongle, for uncompromising bidirectional Bluetooth. Insert one, and your NOVA evolves. More than modularity: sustainability. Your amplifier grows with technology without becoming obsolete. Installed today, the NOVA will remain relevant tomorrow. By design.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"962\"\u003ePower: 2 x 133 W power at 8Ω, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 x 200 W power at 4Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"962\"\u003e380 AVA Toroidal transformer power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eNumerous audio inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eVU meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\nHybrid architecture: audio tubes for preamplification, transistors for amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eHDMI eARC input for easy integration with your TV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eA-BTC compatibility (optional) for high-quality Bluetooth connection from your smartphone and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA-NTC cartridge (optional) for Streaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6 analogue RCA inputs, including 1 MM phono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e2 Subwoofer Out, and 1 RCA Preamp Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e7 digital inputs: 3 optical, 3 coaxial, 1 USB for computer (or streaming transport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kd-table-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kd-table-characteristic\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power 8Ω 133 W (THD+N %, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOutput power 4Ω \u003c\/span\u003e200 W (THD+N %, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOutput power 8Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N inf. to 0,07%) \u003c\/span\u003e125 W (2 channels driven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOutput power 4Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N below 0.07%%) \u003c\/span\u003e186W (2 channels active)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrequency response \u003c\/span\u003e20Hz to 80kHz (31W, 8Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDistortion \u003c\/span\u003e0.042% (1kHz, 90W, 8Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio \u003c\/span\u003e112 dB (1kHz, 90W, 8Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAC input compatibility \u003c\/span\u003e115\/230V 50\/60Hz with switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTransformer type\/power \u003c\/span\u003eToroidal \/ 380VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDAC \/ DSP \u003c\/span\u003eESS9017S multichannel \/ ADAU1452\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUpdate \/ DSP \u003c\/span\u003e(2x) USB A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRemote control \u003c\/span\u003eInfrared, REM-21, compatible with A-i190 \/ A-i130 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct dimensions (W x H x D in cm) \u003c\/span\u003e43x17,5x35,1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePackaging dimensions (WxHxD in cm) \u003c\/span\u003e54,5x29,5x53,5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGross weight (kg) \/ Net weight (kg) \u003c\/span\u003e17,25 \/ 13,3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSupport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Datasheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceparis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ADVANCE_NOVA_A-I130_Datasheet_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44496278028371,"sku":null,"price":649900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":44496529195091,"sku":null,"price":649900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1867\/3055\/files\/Advance-Paris-A-i130-NOVA-Integrated-Hybrid-Tube-Amplifier-The-Audio-Co.png?v=1776424093","url":"https:\/\/theaudio.co\/products\/advance-paris-a-i130-nova-integrated-hybrid-tube-amplifier","provider":"The Audio Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}