Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Hybrid Tube Amplifier
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After the success of A10 Classic Advance 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 A12 Classic is equipped with 2 tubes on the pre-amplification section for a musical, non-aggressive sound.
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.
Features
- 190 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers
- 280 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers
- Built-in Phono stage with MM and MC (Low and High)
- HDMI (ARC) input
- Built-in DAC
- Tube Stage Preamplifier
- Optional Bluetooth modules
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 |
| Max. power consumption |
600 W |
| Standby power consumption |
Inf. TO 0.5 W |
| Transformer |
2, Toroidal |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth module |
X-FTB01 (Optional), X-FTB02 (Optional) |
| Pair of speakers output |
2 |
| Settings |
Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume |
| Tone |
+/- 10 dB |
| VU-Meter |
Yes |
| Tubes |
Yes |
| Width |
430 mm |
| Height |
195 mm |
| Depth |
455 mm |
| Gross weight |
19.9 kg |
| Net weight |
17.9 kg |