Advance Paris A12 APEX, integrated stereo amplifier with HDMI eARC

INFORMACIJA

Advance Paris A12 APEX - a hybrid integrated stereo amplifier that combines tube preamplification with a powerful Class A/B transistor amplifier. It features 2 × 190 W power, a high-quality ESS9039 DAC, an HDMI eARC port, and a built-in MM/MC phono stage. It is an excellent choice for those seeking powerful, detailed, and natural sound for music, vinyl, and television.

Power (8 Ω): 2 × 190 W RMS
Power (4 Ω): 2 × 292 W RMS
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 80 kHz
THD+N: 0.047 % (135 W)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 104.8 dB

DESCRIPTION

A12 APEX - The natural evolution of the A12 Classic
A new version of the legendary A12 Classic, enriched with advanced features, elegant, high-performance accessories, and even better sound quality.
All at the service of a single requirement: high-fidelity.

The A12 APEX is a hybrid integrated amplifier, combining the warmth of tubes for preamplification and the power of transistors for amplification.
This subtle marriage offers great musicality, exceptional dynamics and faithful, lively sound reproduction.

Power: 190 W per channel at 8 Ω

Dual-mono design: 2 toroidal transformers for high power and a detailed soundstage
Hybrid architecture: audio tubes for preamplification, transistors for amplification

Dual subwoofer output for improved bass response

HDMI eARC input for easy integration with your TV

A-BTC compatibility (optional) for high-quality Bluetooth connection from your smartphone

Bluetooth headset connection via the A-BTC dongle, for discreet listening

The sound magic of audio tubes
Music lovers will appreciate the warmth and richness of sound offered by these tubes, often compared to the timeless smoothness of vinyl. Thanks to its hybrid technology combining tubes and transistors, the A12 APEX transforms every listening experience into an immersive one, where each instrument stands out with precision and the subtlest nuances of the music come to life.

Want to spin a record?
Designed for discerning vinyl lovers, the A12 APEX takes care of MM and MC cells thanks to its integrated RIAA phono preamplifier.
It ensures accurate correction curve and a balanced sound reproduction, to preserve the full analog richness of your recordings.

Compatible with your home-theater amplifier
Are you passionate about cinema, but don't want to give up the precision of Hi-Fi listening?
Thanks to its AMP-IN inputs, the A12 APEX can be easily integrated into a home-cinema setup.
It then provides amplification for your main left and right speakers, giving them pure Hi-Fi sound quality, far superior to that of a traditional AV amplifier.

Mono or stereo subwoofers
Correctly calibrated, the subwoofers enrich the bass register considerably, even in a demanding Hi-Fi configuration.
The A12 APEX features two subwoofer outputs can be set in mono or stereo mode, to optimize bass coherence and spatialization for your system.

A-BTC compatibility
The dongle A-BTC offers full Bluetooth connectivity: simply connect your phone, tablet or computer to the’A12 APEX.
It also makes it possible to Bluetooth headset connection, ideal for listening to your tunes or watching a movie in silence, without compromising on sound quality.

The ideal partner for your television
Thanks to its HDMI eARC input, amplifier A12 APEX connects directly to your TV for easy operation.
The functions CEC ensure synchronization: when you switch on the TV, the amplifier also switches on, and the volume control is done directly from the TV remote control.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Output power 8Ω
2 * 190 W RMS
Output power 4Ω
2 *292 W RMS
Frequency response (+/- 1dB)
20Hz - 80 kHz
THD+N distortion
0.047% (135W)
Signal-to-noise ratio
104.8 db
Tubes
ECC81 / 12AT7
DAC
ESS9039
Amplification class
Class A/B with High-Bias
Transformer
(X2)Toroidal
Mains voltage
115/230 V 50/60Hz
Width
430 mm
Height
192 mm
Depth
454 mm
Net weight
18.2 kg
Gross weight
21.9 kg

DOCUMENTS

User Manual (EN)
Data Sheet (EN)