{"product_id":"advance-paris-a12-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvance Paris A12 APEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-powered hybrid integrated amplifier that combines tube preamplification, serious solid-state power, a modern ESS DAC, HDMI eARC, MM\/MC phono capability, and extensive analog and digital connectivity in one substantial component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its heart are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo ECC81\/12AT7 tubes in the preamplifier stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, feeding a powerful Class A\/B output section capable of delivering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e190 watts per channel into 8 ohms and up to 292 watts per channel into 4 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual toroidal transformers provide the current needed to control demanding loudspeakers, while Advance Paris' selectable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Bias mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e increases Class A bias for listeners looking for even greater refinement at lower listening levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an integrated amplifier designed to be the center of a serious two-channel system—not simply another amplifier with a DAC added to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTube Preamplification + Serious Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp 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into 4Ω from 20Hz–20kHz at less than 0.07% THD+N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e280VA toroidal transformers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide separate, substantial power reserves for the amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Bias Operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvance Paris gives the A12 APEX a selectable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Bias mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that doubles the Class A bias.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows the amplifier to operate in Class A at higher power levels before transitioning into Class A\/B operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes the A12 APEX much easier to integrate into a modern living room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect a compatible television through HDMI and the A12 APEX can automatically power up with the TV, with television volume commands controlling the amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an excellent solution for someone who wants true two-channel HiFi performance for music without maintaining a completely separate audio system for television and movies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMM\/MC Phono Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl is fully supported with an onboard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMM\/MC phono 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outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe separate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-OUT and AMP-IN connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also give the A12 APEX additional flexibility as your system evolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hybrid Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamplifier Tubes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 × ECC81 \/ 12AT7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Class 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Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 104.8dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhono Input:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MM\/MC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoaxial Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Audio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAES\/EBU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI eARC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubwoofer Outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA \u0026amp; XLR Pre-Out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A and B\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Bias Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Bluetooth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aptX HD \/ Low Latency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.9\" W × 7.6\" H × 17.9\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40.2 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Advance Paris at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is your Advance Paris and high-end audio expert in Houston, Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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