Description
A12 Classic
The Advance Paris A12 Classic is a powerful high-end hybrid integrated amplifier combining valve preamplification with Class A/B solid-state power amplification. Designed for demanding Hi-Fi systems, it delivers substantial power while retaining the musical character associated with Advance Paris’s hybrid amplifier designs.
Its dual-mono architecture uses two toroidal transformers and delivers 190 watts per channel into 8 ohms, increasing to 280 watts per channel into 4 ohms. A High Bias mode allows the amplifier to operate in Class A for its initial output before transitioning to Class A/B as additional power is required. Advance Paris
The preamplifier section incorporates two valves, visible through the front panel between Advance Paris’s distinctive illuminated VU meters.
Connectivity is exceptionally comprehensive. Analogue sources can be connected using five RCA inputs and two balanced XLR inputs, while the dedicated phono stage supports both MM and MC cartridges.
Digital connectivity includes three optical inputs, three coaxial inputs, AES/EBU, USB-B, HDMI Audio and HDMI ARC, making the A12 Classic suitable for everything from a dedicated CD transport or computer to integration with a television. Its internal DAC is based around the Texas Instruments PCM1796. Advance Paris
The A12 Classic also provides balanced XLR and RCA pre-outs, two subwoofer outputs, speaker A/B connections and optional Bluetooth through Advance Paris’s X-FTB modules.
At 430 × 195 × 455 mm (W × H × D) and weighing 17.9 kg, this is a substantial amplifier designed to form the centrepiece of a serious two-channel system. Advance Paris
At Riverside HiFi, we can match the Advance Paris A12 Classic with suitable floorstanding or bookshelf loudspeakers, source components, turntables, streamers and cabling to create a complete Hi-Fi system.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Hybrid stereo integrated amplifier
- Amplification: Class A/B with High Bias
- Output power, 8Ω: 2 × 190W RMS
- Output power, 4Ω: 2 × 280W RMS
- Preamplification: 2 valves
- Design: Dual mono
- Transformers: 2 × toroidal
- Frequency response: 10Hz–50kHz
- Distortion: <0.007%
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 103dB
- Channel separation: 75dB
- DAC: TI PCM1796
- Analogue inputs: 5 × RCA + 2 × balanced XLR
- Phono: MM/MC
- Digital inputs: 3 × optical, 3 × coaxial, AES/EBU and USB-B
- HDMI: HDMI Audio + HDMI ARC
- Pre-outs: RCA + balanced XLR
- Subwoofer outputs: 2 × RCA
- Speaker outputs: A/B
- Bluetooth: Optional X-FTB01/X-FTB02
- Trigger: 2 × 12V
- Maximum power consumption: 600W
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 195 × 455 mm
- Net weight: 17.9 kg
- Gross weight: 19.9 kg
- EAN: 3760179292367
A dual-mono integrated of high musical quality with tube pre-amplification.
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 “tube” sound
The A12 Classic is equipped with 2 tubes on the pre-amplification section for a musical, non-aggressive sound.
Bluetooth for everyone
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.
Spec:
| 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 High: Gain 58 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 |
SKU: 3760179292367
Special order item.
