Advance Paris A-i190 NOVA Integrated Hybrid Tube Amplifier
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Two mono amplifiers. A single chassis. The NOVA A-I190 takes the hybrid philosophy to its ultimate expression: dual toroidal power supplies, 2 x 190W RMS, exceptional soundstage. For those for whom nothing is too much. With 2 x 190 W into 8 Ω and 2 x 297 W into 4 Ω, the NOVA A-I190 knows no such word as “effort.” The most demanding speakers, largest rooms, most complex passages — everything is handled with the same serene ease. The ECC81 hybrid tube architecture preserves the organic warmth and harmonic richness that characterize the NOVA range. But here, it's amplified by an absolutely solid electrical foundation: two transformers that share nothing, compromise nothing. Add the balanced XLR output to connect your professional equipment, the MC/MM phono for your most precious vinyl, and you have an amplifier that is second to none compared to separates costing ten times its price.
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.
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.
Tubes persist because their unique warmth and presence still captivate discerning audiophiles. A matter of physics, not nostalgia.
The 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.
Modern 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.
Invisible 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.
Devices 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.
Features
- Power: 2 x 195 W power at 8Ω, 2 x 297 W power at 4Ω
- 380 AVA Toroidal transformer power supply
- Numerous audio inputs and outputs
- VU meters
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- HDMI eARC input for easy integration with your TV
- A-BTC compatibility (optional) for high-quality Bluetooth connection from your smartphone and A-NTC cartridge (optional) for Streaming
- 6 analogue RCA inputs, including 1 MM phono
- 2 Subwoofer Out, and 1 RCA Preamp Out
- 7 digital inputs: 3 optical, 3 coaxial, 1 USB for computer (or streaming transport)
Specifications
- Output power 8Ω 195 W (THD+N %, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven)
- Output power 4Ω 297 W (THD+N %, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven)
- Output power 8Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N inf. to 0,07%) 185 W (2 channels driven)
- Output power 4Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N below 0.07%%) 276W (2 channels active)
- Frequency response 20Hz to 80kHz (43W, 8Ω)
- Distortion 0.042% (1kHz, 1350W, 8Ω)
- Signal-to-noise ratio 105.1 dB (1kHz, 135W, 8Ω)
- AC input compatibility 115/230V 50/60Hz with switch
- Transformer type/power (2x) Toroidal / (2x) 280 VA
- DAC / DSP ESS9017S multichannel / ADAU1452
- Update / DSP (2x) USB A
- Remote control Infrared, REM-21, compatible with A-i190 / A-i130 models
- Product dimensions (W x H x D in cm) 43 x 19.2 x 45.4
- Packaging dimensions (WxHxD in cm) 54.5 x 29.5 x 53.5
- Gross weight (kg) / Net weight (kg) 23.1 / 19