Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier

The Advance Paris A12 Classic is a powerful hybrid integrated amplifier designed for listeners who want serious loudspeaker control, a touch of tube character, and enough connectivity to serve as the center of a complete high-end audio system.

Delivering 190 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 280 watts per channel into 4 ohms, the A12 Classic combines a dual-mono power amplifier architecture with a tube-based preamplifier stage, dual toroidal transformers, built-in DAC, MM/MC phono stage, HDMI connectivity, balanced XLR inputs and dual subwoofer outputs.

It's a true all-around integrated amplifier built to handle everything from vinyl and digital sources to televisions, streamers and large floorstanding loudspeakers.

Tube Preamplification + Solid-State Power

One of the A12 Classic's defining features is its hybrid design.

Advance Paris uses two tubes in the preamplification stage to bring smoothness and musical character to the signal before handing it off to a powerful solid-state output stage.

It's an approach designed to combine some of the sonic character associated with tubes with the power, control and loudspeaker-driving capability of a high-output solid-state amplifier.

190 Watts Per Channel

The A12 Classic isn't short on power.

Its dual-mono amplifier architecture uses two toroidal transformers, positioned on opposite sides of the chassis, and delivers:

• 190 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• 280 watts per channel into 4 ohms

That gives the A12 Classic the ability to drive everything from high-performance bookshelf speakers to demanding full-range floorstanding loudspeakers.

A selectable Hi Bias mode provides another option for tailoring the amplifier's operation to your listening preferences.

Built-In DAC & Digital Connectivity

The A12 Classic is equally comfortable with digital sources.

Its internal DAC is based around the Texas Instruments PCM1796, allowing digital components to connect directly to the amplifier without requiring a separate DAC.

Digital connectivity includes:

• 3 optical inputs
• 3 coaxial digital inputs
• USB-A
• USB-B
• HDMI
• Optional Bluetooth

Advance Paris offers optional X-FTB01 aptX and X-FTB02 aptX HD Bluetooth modules for wireless playback from compatible smartphones, tablets and computers.

MM & MC Phono Stage

Vinyl listeners aren't an afterthought.

The A12 Classic includes an onboard phono stage supporting both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges.

That allows a properly matched turntable to connect directly to the amplifier without requiring an external phono preamplifier.

For listeners building a system around vinyl, streaming and digital playback, the A12 Classic can consolidate a substantial amount of equipment into a single chassis.

Serious Analog Connectivity

Advance Paris gives the A12 Classic plenty of room to grow with a larger system.

Connectivity includes:

• 5 RCA analog inputs
• 2 balanced XLR analog inputs
• MM/MC phono input
• Balanced XLR preamp outputs
• RCA preamp outputs
• Dual subwoofer outputs
• 2 speaker zones
• Record output
• Separatable preamp and power amplifier sections

The dual subwoofer outputs also provide variable crossover settings, making it easier to properly integrate one or two subwoofers into a two-channel system.

Key Specifications

• Power Output, 8Ω: 2 × 190W RMS
• Power Output, 4Ω: 2 × 280W RMS
• Frequency Response: 10Hz–35kHz (-3dB)
• Distortion: <0.007%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 103 dB
• Channel Separation: >75 dB
• Transformers: 2 toroidal
• Preamplifier: Tube-equipped
• DAC: PCM1796
• Phono: MM / MC
• RCA Analog Inputs: 5
• Balanced XLR Inputs: 2
• Optical Inputs: 3
• Coaxial Inputs: 3
• USB-A: 1
• USB-B: 1
• Speaker Outputs: 2 pairs
• VU Meters: Yes
• Controls: Bass, Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias and Volume
• Dimensions: 430 × 195 × 455 mm
• Net Weight: 17.9 kg / 39.5 lbs.

Experience Advance Paris at The Grid HiFi

The Grid HiFi is your Advance Paris and high-end audio expert in Houston, Texas.

The A12 Classic is particularly interesting because it can anchor a very capable system without requiring racks full of separate electronics. But the loudspeakers and source components you pair with it still matter.

The Grid can help match the A12 Classic with the right loudspeakers, turntable and cartridge, streamer, digital source, subwoofers, cabling and equipment support to build a complete system around your listening preferences and room.

Whether you're building a new two-channel system or looking for one integrated amplifier capable of bringing your analog, digital and television sources together, the A12 Classic gives you a lot to work with.

Contact The Grid HiFi for Advance Paris A12 Classic availability, demonstrations, system matching and professional setup.