{"title":"Electronics on Sale","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"advance-paris-a8-apex-tube-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A8 APEX Tube Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Smallest Way Into the Anniversary Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris has built hi-fi in France since 1995, and the APEX range marks its thirtieth year. The A8 APEX is the entry point of that range. It wears the same 30th Edition black finish as its larger siblings in a much smaller box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe layout is a tube hybrid. Two ECC81\/12AT7 tubes handle the preamplifier stage, then a Class A\/B solid-state section does the amplifying. A toroidal transformer feeds it. Output is 76 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 110 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeven RCA Inputs Is Not a Typo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog connection is the A8 APEX's quiet strength. There are seven unbalanced RCA line inputs, which is more than most amplifiers twice its size offer. A phono input with a grounding lug sits beside them, wired for moving-magnet cartridges. An Amp-In connection lets you drive the power section directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital gets two coaxial inputs, an optical input, and a USB-B port for a computer. HDMI eARC brings television sound in over one cable. Outputs cover a stereo RCA pre-out, a fixed record out, one subwoofer output, and a 12-volt trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSmall Chassis, Full-Size Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an ESS9018. It takes PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz on the USB-B, optical, and coaxial inputs, while the HDMI eARC port carries stereo PCM from a television. That covers most of what a modern source will send it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measured figures hold up against much bigger amplifiers. Signal-to-noise sits at 100 dB and distortion at 0.03%, measured at 52 watts. Frequency response runs from 20Hz to 80kHz, so nothing audible is being clipped at either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIt Fits Where the Bigger Ones Will Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt 9.4 kilograms, or 20.7 pounds, the A8 APEX is roughly half the weight of the A12 APEX. It is 16.9 inches wide and about 5 inches tall. That height matters if your rack shelves are close together, or if the amplifier is going in a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers connect to switchable A and B terminals, so a second pair in another room is straightforward. A quarter-inch headphone jack sits on the front panel, and an illuminated VU meter keeps you company while it plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a lot of analog sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven RCA line inputs plus a phono input is unusually generous at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace is tight\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 5 inches tall and 20.7 pounds, where the A12 APEX is nearly twice the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC carries TV sound in over a single cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-magnet vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is built in, with a grounding lug right beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want streaming built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the A8 APEX has none — Bluetooth needs Advance Paris' optional A-BTC receiver. Add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003enetwork streamers\u003c\/a\u003e and every service you use arrives on a line input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A and B terminals, and a moving-magnet turntable to the phono input with its ground wire on the lug. A computer connects over USB-B, a television over HDMI eARC, and a CD player over either coaxial input. The single subwoofer output handles the bottom end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSeven line inputs later, you may still have spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A8 APEX? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 watts per channel suits a compact pair well — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the moving-magnet phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e One sub output fills in what a small pair cannot — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e A front-panel quarter-inch jack is ready for a good pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A8 APEX deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e76 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 110 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class A\/B solid-state output stage fed by a toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the phono stage take moving-coil cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris specifies the A8 APEX phono input as moving-magnet only. A moving-coil cartridge needs an outboard phono preamplifier, or a step up to the A12 APEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs Bluetooth or streaming built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither. Advance Paris offers the optional A-BTC Bluetooth receiver, sold separately. There is no Wi-Fi or network streaming on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it differ from the A10 APEX and A12 APEX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A8 APEX is the smallest and least powerful of the three. The A10 APEX adds power and a balanced XLR input; the A12 APEX adds more of both plus an ESS9039 DAC and a moving-coil-capable phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my television?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the HDMI eARC input, which carries stereo PCM. Optical is the alternative if your set has no eARC connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I run two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The A and B speaker outputs are switchable, so you can run a second pair in another room from the same amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOld Guy Hifi listens to the A8 APEX and talks through what it pairs well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AaY0iIj-o8U\" title=\"The Advance Paris A8 APEX. This $3K Hybrid Amp Sounds Amazing if You Pair It w\/ the right Speakers.\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about tube hybrid amplifiers, phono stages, or connecting a television to a stereo system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980517400749,"sku":"NEW-APA8APEX","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APA8APEX_01_front_2026__84441.1775587781.1280.1280_c8952130-fa73-4f4d-9a39-7617e0c23fd6.jpg?v=1778167393"},{"product_id":"advance-paris-a12-apex-tube-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A12 APEX - Tube Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Anniversary Edition, in Black With White Meters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris turned thirty in 2025, and the APEX range is how the French company marked it. The A12 APEX sits at the top of that range. It is a limited edition, finished in black with white VU meters instead of the usual blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUnderneath, the layout is a tube hybrid. Two ECC81\/12AT7 tubes run the preamplifier stage behind the front window. A dual-mono solid-state section handles power, fed by two 280VA toroidal transformers, one per channel. It makes 190 watts into 8 ohms and 292 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEight Digital Inputs, and a Phono Stage Besides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe digital side runs to eight inputs: three optical, three coaxial, AES\/EBU, USB, and an HDMI eARC port for your television. Analog gets five RCA pairs and two balanced XLR pairs. A moving-magnet and moving-coil phono input sits alongside them, with its own ground post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs match that ambition. There are RCA and XLR pre-outs, a record out, two subwoofer outs, and two sets of speaker terminals for zones A and B. Headphones get 6.35mm and 3.5mm jacks. The chassis weighs 40.2 pounds and stands 16.9 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the APEX Upgrade Actually Changed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe headline change is conversion. Where the Classic used a Burr-Brown chipset, the A12 APEX runs an ESS9039. Over USB it takes PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz plus DSD64 and DSD128. The optical, coaxial, and AES\/EBU inputs each handle PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris also reworked the supporting hardware, with lower-noise power supplies and ESS voltage regulators. The measured result is a signal-to-noise ratio of 104.8 dB and distortion of 0.047%, both taken at 135 watts into 8 ohms. Frequency response reaches 20Hz to 80kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Switch That Extends Class A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA High Bias toggle on the back doubles the bias current. In normal mode the amplifier runs in Class A to about 5 watts. Switch it to high and that extends to roughly 8 to 10 watts, which covers most listening in a normal room. Heat and power draw rise with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe phono stage offers three gain settings: MM, MC High, and MC Low for cartridges below 0.6mV. Capacitance loads at 100, 200, or 300pF. Note that moving-coil impedance loading is not adjustable. Headphone outputs carry their own gain and impedance switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJaap Veenstra measured and reviewed the A12 APEX for \u003cem\u003eAlpha Audio\u003c\/em\u003e on January 7, 2026. He concluded that Advance Paris had \"produced a superb amplifier with the A12 Apex\", adding that \"The new DAC is a real improvement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilviu Tudor, writing on July 15, 2026, found \"a clear step forward in sound quality compared with previous generations\" while noting that \"the unmistakable Advance Paris sonic signature remains entirely intact\" across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVeenstra's one criticism is worth knowing before you wire it up. On the bench, \"the difference between single ended and balanced is quite large\", and \"The Advance measures better through the balanced connections.\" If your source offers XLR, use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the APEX DAC, not the Classic one\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ESS9039 replaces the older Burr-Brown chipset and takes DSD over USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run balanced sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — two XLR line inputs and XLR pre-outs, and the balanced path is the one reviewers measured best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack is full\u003c\/strong\u003e — eight digital inputs, five RCA pairs, two XLR pairs, and a phono stage on one chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the limited finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 30th Anniversary black livery with white VU meters is specific to this run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need streaming built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the A12 APEX has none and its Bluetooth needs the optional A-BTC module — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/nad-m10-v3-master-series-bluos-streaming-amplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eNAD M10 v3\u003c\/a\u003e has BluOS inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A and B terminals, and a turntable to the phono input with the rear switches set for your cartridge. A computer connects over USB, a TV over HDMI eARC, and a CD transport over coaxial or AES\/EBU. Two subwoofer outs handle the low end, and a trigger pair syncs other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhere you have the choice, run the balanced inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A12 APEX? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the MM\/MC phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 watts per channel drives a demanding pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two jacks with gain and impedance switches — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two dedicated sub outs make integration simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is the A12 APEX different from the A12 Classic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe APEX uses an ESS9039 DAC in place of the Classic's Burr-Brown chipset, adds lower-noise supplies and ESS voltage regulators, and comes in the limited 30th Anniversary black finish with white VU meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e190 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 292 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono output stage with two 280VA toroidal transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth or streaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNeither is built in. Bluetooth with aptX HD requires the optional A-BTC module, sold separately. There is no network streaming on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the High Bias switch do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt doubles the bias current, extending Class A operation from about 5 watts to roughly 8 to 10 watts. The amplifier runs hotter and draws more power in that mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over the HDMI eARC input, which carries stereo PCM. Optical is the alternative if your television has an optical output instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat cartridges does the phono stage take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving-magnet and moving-coil, with three gain settings and selectable capacitance. Moving-coil impedance loading is fixed rather than adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLenny Florentine puts the A12 APEX in front of five different speaker pairs to hear how it drives them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dU_nMCRz5FU\" title=\"Advance Paris Apex A12 Amp Challenges 5 Speakers Under $6,000\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about tube hybrid amplifiers, DAC chipsets, or building a system around one integrated amp? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980589523117,"sku":"NEW-APA12APEX","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APA12APEX_01_front_2026__66034.1775587369.1280.1280_416e647a-2b9c-4cdb-a3bc-811f80431281.jpg?v=1778167387"},{"product_id":"vincent-audio-sv-700-hybrid-stereo-integrated-amplifier-black","title":"Vincent Audio SV-700 Hybrid Stereo Integrated Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTube Warmth, Transistor Muscle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVincent Audio built the SV-700 around a simple idea. Let tubes shape the sound, and let transistors supply the power. Each channel runs a 12AX7 and two 12AU7 tubes in an SRPP configuration. That tube stage feeds a solid-state output stage built on Toshiba transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe output stage uses no negative feedback. That choice preserves the character of the tube stage instead of engineering it away. So the SV-700 sounds like a tube design, but it drives speakers like a much larger solid-state amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChange the Amplifier Without Leaving the Song\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe hybrid approach pays off at the flip of a switch. In Class A, the SV-700 delivers 50 watts per channel, with the linearity Class A is known for. Switch to Class AB and output jumps to 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 160 watts into 4 ohms. You never have to power down first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat makes it two amplifiers in one chassis. You pick the one that suits the music you are playing, rather than living with a single design that splits the difference between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBring Your Whole Source Rack With You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree RCA inputs and one balanced XLR input cover a full analog system. A coaxial digital input and an optical digital input add two more sources on top of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth digital inputs feed a built-in DAC. CD-quality digital sources connect straight to the amplifier, with no external DAC required. A\/B speaker switching lets you run two pairs of speakers and select between them from the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt Like It Means to Stay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe SV-700's chassis is machined from aluminum, with cooling fins to carry heat away. The fins handle that job on their own. The amplifier runs fan-free even at Class A power levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt 53 pounds, it has the mass to match its ambition. It comes in black or silver, so it can suit the room it lands in. A wireless aluminum remote handles volume, input, and speaker selection from the listening chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe limited US warranty covers two years parts and labor, with 90 days on the vacuum tubes, and applies to the original owner. Proof of purchase may be required. Save the original box and packaging to ensure safe transport if the unit ever needs service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTobias Zoporowski reviewed the SV-700 for \u003cem\u003efairaudio\u003c\/em\u003e in September 2016. His verdict: \"If you want to be taken on an acoustic journey with powerful, confident and rousing musical performance, then you have come to the right place with this Vincent integrated amplifier.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStefan Schickedanz reviewed it for \u003cem\u003econnect\u003c\/em\u003e on October 2, 2014. He heard it \"combined the best of both worlds: rich timbres and flow of the game as you know it from the tube, power and control like a transistor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube warmth without giving up power\u003c\/strong\u003e — SRPP tube gain stage feeding a no-feedback transistor output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to choose your sound on the fly\u003c\/strong\u003e — switch between Class A and Class AB without powering down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou need real headroom for demanding speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms, so a difficult speaker still gets the current it asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want digital built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coaxial and optical input with an onboard DAC skip the need for an outboard box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need a phono input,\u003c\/strong\u003e the SV-700 is line and digital only — one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e adds MM\/MC support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your speakers to either (or both) sets of binding posts and select between them from the remote. Three RCA sources and one balanced XLR source fill the analog inputs, and a CD player or other digital source joins by coaxial or optical. Choose Class A for late-night listening or Class AB when the music calls for headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne amplifier, two characters, your call which one plays tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the SV-700? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the Class AB headroom something to drive — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vincent's own PHO-701 adds MM\/MC support to the lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries the Class AB current — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sturdy home for a 53-pound hybrid — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat tubes does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne 12AX7 and two 12AU7 tubes per channel, a plentiful, easy-to-source type run in an SRPP configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel in Class A, or 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms (160 watts at 4 ohms) in Class AB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I switch between Class A and Class AB during playback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, the SV-700 switches between the two modes without powering down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a CD-quality DAC accepts coaxial and optical digital inputs directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt's a line and digital-input amplifier; Vincent's own PHO-701 adds a phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCool_Tech plus walks through the Vincent Audio SV-700 in a hands-on review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kKXrWeL5Q8o\" title=\"Immersive Audio Bliss: Vincent Audio SV 700 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about hybrid amplifiers, tube sound, or building a two-channel system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45981516071085,"sku":"NEW-VISV700-BLK","price":3999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VISV700_BLK_01_2023__15095.1730386511.1280.1280_74329e83-31d4-4184-8fa1-4705d97260cb.jpg?v=1778101749"},{"product_id":"advance-paris-a10-tube-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A10 Tube Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Tube Preamp Stage With a Receiver's Connection Count\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A10 Classic runs your music through a pair of ECC81\/12AT7 twin triodes before it reaches a Class AB push-pull output stage rated at 130 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Two backlit VU meters track what each channel is actually doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat sets it apart is everything behind it. Six analog RCA inputs, one of them a moving-magnet phono stage with switchable loading. A balanced XLR line input. Three optical inputs, one coaxial, and a USB audio input. Two HDMI sockets, one of them ARC for a television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat list belongs on an AV receiver, not on a tube-hybrid integrated amplifier. Advance Paris built it around a 15cm toroidal transformer, four 6800µF filter capacitors, and separate cooling and output transistors for the left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the High Bias Switch Actually Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA switch on the rear panel labeled High Bias holds the output stage in Class A bias for the first watts of its range — where most listening actually happens. A front-panel LED confirms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe trade is heat. Advance Paris asks for roughly 5cm of clear space at the sides and 10cm above, and the manual is blunt that the ventilation slots must stay unobstructed. Leave it switched off and the amplifier runs cooler and more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Digital Section Accepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an ESS9018 DAC with an AK4118 transceiver handling incoming PCM. The three optical inputs accept 24-bit 96kHz and the coaxial input 24-bit 192kHz — the usual ceilings for those connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUSB audio goes considerably further: 24- and 32-bit PCM from 44.1kHz to 384kHz, plus DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 over DoP. A separate USB-A socket plays MP3 files from a memory stick, and firmware updates arrive the same way on a FAT32 key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the bench the A10 Classic measures 20Hz to 80kHz within 3dB, with distortion below 0.006% at 1kHz into 1 watt and below 0.02% at 32 watts. Signal-to-noise is 98dB and output impedance 10 kilohms. Power rises to 190 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Speaker Pairs, and the Impedance They Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTerminals A and B each drive a pair, selectable as A, B, or both. Used one pair at a time, the A10 Classic handles 4 to 16 ohms. Running both pairs together raises the floor to 8 ohms, so check your speakers before you press A+B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo subwoofer outputs feed one or two active subs. A Pre Out and In Amp pair, bridged from the factory, lets you split the preamp from the power stage — remove the jumper and either half works on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIan White gave the A10 Classic an Editor's Choice award at \u003cem\u003eecoustics\u003c\/em\u003e in July 2026, finding that \"the tubes add enough texture, body, and tonal color to keep instruments and voices from becoming sterile.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteve Huff of \u003cem\u003eHiFi Huff\u003c\/em\u003e heard the A10 alongside its bigger sibling in October 2024, and found \"the A10 was rocking with its own effortless flow\" — \"highly competitive with other pieces in this price bracket.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley scored it 9 out of 10 at \u003cem\u003eAVForums\u003c\/em\u003e in October 2024, calling the A10 Classic \"a formidable integrated amp and sensational value for money.\" Its connectivity \"makes pretty much everything else at the price feel woefully underequipped\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhite's review names the real limits. His cons list runs \"No moving-coil phono support\", \"No built-in network streaming, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet\", \"Bluetooth requires an optional module\", \"HDMI ARC rather than eARC\", and \"Limited subwoofer management with no adjustable crossover or high-pass filtering\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have more sources than inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — six RCA inputs, a balanced XLR, four digital inputs and two HDMI sockets end that problem for good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — the HDMI ARC input takes the TV's audio directly, with CEC available in the setup menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube character without a tube power amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — the triodes sit in the preamp stage, so you get 130 watts and no output-tube bias to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-magnet vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage switches between 100, 200 and 320pF to suit your cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you stream, plan for a source\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no network player and no Bluetooth without an add-on. Advance Paris covers both: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/advance-paris-wtx-streamtubes-tube-wifi-streamer-network-player-class-a-tube-output-stage\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eWTX-StreamTubes\u003c\/a\u003e Wi-Fi streamer, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/advance-paris-x-ftb02-add-on-bluetooth-receiver-with-aptx-hd\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eX-FTB02 aptX HD receiver\u003c\/a\u003e that plugs straight into the amplifier's own Bluetooth port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A terminals, a second pair to B. A turntable goes to phono with its ground lead on the post beside it; CD players, tuners and anything else line-level fill the remaining RCA inputs, and a balanced source takes the XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over HDMI ARC. Disc players and set-top boxes can use the second HDMI socket, or optical and coaxial. A computer goes to USB audio, and headphones to the 6.35mm jack on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTrigger in and out on minijacks switch the A10 Classic on and off with the rest of your rack. Auto standby can be set from 5 to 90 minutes, or switched off entirely if you would rather it stayed awake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A10 Classic? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 watts will drive a demanding floorstander — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono stage is already fitted — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two outputs mean you can run a stereo pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The binding posts take spades, pins, banana plugs or bare wire — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A10 Classic deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e130 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 190 watts into 4 ohms, from a Class AB push-pull output stage. Into 2.66 ohms it will deliver 250 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if your cartridge is moving magnet. The phono input offers 100, 200 or 320pF of capacitance and has its own ground post. Moving-coil cartridges need an outboard step-up or phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich input should I use for hi-res files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUSB audio. It takes 24- and 32-bit PCM up to 384kHz plus DSD256 over DoP. Coaxial stops at 192kHz and the optical inputs at 96kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes Bluetooth come built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is a dedicated port for Advance Paris's own receiver — the X-FTB01 for aptX or the X-FTB02 for aptX HD. Both are plug-and-play; neither is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it drive two pairs of speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A front-panel selector steps through A, B and A+B. One pair at a time can be 4 to 16 ohms; with both pairs playing, each must be 8 ohms or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the A12 Classic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/advance-paris-a12-tube-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eA12 Classic\u003c\/a\u003e is the larger and more powerful model above this one. Steve Huff, who heard both, described the A12 as the more refined of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalogholic puts the A10 Classic through a full review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cc_3rpzVVBs\" title=\"This All-In-One Integrated Amp BLEW Me Away | Advance Paris A10 Classic Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLenny Florentine compares the A10 with the A12 if you are weighing the two:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3QgpgdQmKKI\" title=\"Advance Paris A10 or A12? The Differences Matter More Than You Think\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about tube-hybrid amplifiers, DACs, or setting up a phono stage? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47238712852653,"sku":"NEW-APA10","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":47249341743277,"sku":"DEMO-APA10","price":2499.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APA10_01_front_2026__61502.1775587668.1280.1280_c06e3914-6666-4055-9477-4e5fe23f6620.jpg?v=1778167363"},{"product_id":"advance-paris-a10-apex-tube-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A10 APEX Tube Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Middle Child of the Anniversary Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris built the APEX range to mark thirty years, and the A10 APEX sits in the middle of it. It carries the same limited black finish and white VU meters as its bigger brother, in a noticeably smaller box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe design is a tube hybrid. Two ECC81\/12AT7 tubes run the preamplifier stage behind the front window, feeding a solid-state output section. A single 380VA toroidal transformer supplies it. Power comes in at 130 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 198 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnough Inputs for a Real Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital sources get three optical inputs, one coaxial, a USB audio port, and HDMI eARC for your television. Analog gets five RCA line inputs and one balanced XLR pair. A moving-magnet phono input sits alongside them with its own ground post and adjustable capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the output side there is an RCA pre-out, a record out, and two subwoofer outs. Speakers connect to two sets of terminals for zones A and B. A 6.35mm headphone jack sits on the front. The chassis weighs 28.4 pounds and is 16.9 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the APEX Money Goes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an ESS9018. Over USB it accepts PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz plus DSD64 and DSD128. The optical and coaxial inputs each handle PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz, and the HDMI eARC port carries stereo PCM from a television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measured numbers are quiet for the class. Signal-to-noise sits at 106 dB and distortion at 0.045%, both taken at 90 watts into 8 ohms. Frequency response runs 20Hz to 80kHz, measured at 31 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Switch Buys You More Class A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA High-Bias switch on the back doubles the Class A bias, holding the amplifier in Class A further up the volume range. That is where a lot of ordinary listening happens. The trade is heat and power consumption, so leave it off if the amp lives in a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluetooth is not built in. Advance Paris sells an optional A-BTC module that adds aptX AD, and it fits the same socket used across the range. There is no network streaming on board at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eReviewing the A10 APEX on June 3, 2026, \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e concluded that \"Advance Paris is now a force to be reckoned with and the competition should be paying attention.\" It praised a \"Strong built-in phono stage with adjustable capacitance\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe same review is direct about the limits. Its stated cons are \"No built-in streaming functionality\" and that Bluetooth requires an optional external module. If you were expecting to stream to this amplifier out of the box, budget for the add-on or look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want APEX build in a smaller chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same anniversary finish and tube hybrid layout, 13.8 inches deep instead of 17.9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are normal, not brutal\u003c\/strong\u003e — 130 watts into 8 ohms suits most rooms and most bookshelf or floorstanding pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour TV is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC brings television sound in over one cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play moving-magnet vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage has adjustable capacitance to match your cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you run a moving-coil cartridge,\u003c\/strong\u003e the A10 APEX's phono stage is moving-magnet only. One of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e adds a moving-coil stage on any line input and keeps the tube front end doing what you bought it for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the A and B terminals, and a moving-magnet turntable to the phono input with the ground wire on the post beside it. A computer connects over USB, a television over HDMI eARC, and a CD player over coaxial or optical. Two subwoofer outs handle the bottom end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen give the tubes a moment before you turn it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A10 APEX? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 watts per channel suits a wide range of pairs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the moving-magnet phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sub outs make adding low end simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e A front-panel 6.35mm jack is ready for a good pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the phono stage work with moving-coil cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris specifies the A10 APEX phono input as moving-magnet only. For a moving-coil cartridge you will need an outboard phono preamplifier, or the A12 APEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e130 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 198 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a solid-state output stage fed by a 380VA toroidal transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does the A10 APEX differ from the A12 APEX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A12 APEX steps up to 190 watts per channel, an ESS9039 DAC, dual transformers, an AES\/EBU input, XLR pre-outs, and a moving-coil-capable phono stage. The A10 APEX is the smaller, simpler box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs Bluetooth built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe optional A-BTC module adds Bluetooth with aptX AD and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my television?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the HDMI eARC input, which carries stereo PCM. Optical is the fallback if your set has no eARC port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the High-Bias switch actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt doubles the Class A bias so the amplifier stays in Class A at higher output levels. It runs hotter and uses more power in that mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound takes the A10 APEX through its features and sound:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/polGN5XSaa8\" title=\"Advance Paris A10 APEX Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA British Audiophile digs into what the APEX revision changes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pe3n8OwAKWg\" title=\"NEW APEX DOES IT ALL - Advance Paris A10 Apex Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about tube hybrid amplifiers, phono stages, or connecting a television to a stereo system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47249347936429,"sku":"NEW-APA10APEX","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APA10APEX_01_front_2026__94180.1775587534.1280.1280_9a2dd540-cdd8-4101-9d0a-33db9ef7d7d4.jpg?v=1778167367"},{"product_id":"advance-paris-x-i75-stereo-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris X-i75 Stereo Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Classic Line Starts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Advance Paris X-i75 is the entry point to the company's Classic Line, designed in France. For the money it carries more than most rivals do: a converter, a phono stage, a headphone output and a subwoofer output, all in the one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower is 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms, rising to 110 watts into 4 ohms. That covers most bookshelf and floorstanding speakers without strain, which is the honest measure of whether an amplifier at this level is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Hi-Bias Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Hi-Bias switch on the amplifier shifts how the output stage is biased, which changes the character of the sound. It is a real control rather than a marketing line, and it is worth trying both settings once the system is together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Front Panel Worth Looking At\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe face is deep black glass with a single large aluminum knob in the middle. It shares its design language with the X-P700 preamplifier, so a system built from the range looks deliberate rather than assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEverything Already Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe converter handles digital sources without another box. The phono stage takes a turntable straight in. The headphone output is on the front, and the subwoofer output is on the back for when the room asks for more bottom end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat combination is the argument for the X-i75. Most amplifiers at this price make you choose two of those four, and buying the missing ones separately costs more than the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want everything in one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — converter, phono stage, headphone output and subwoofer output are all fitted, which is rare at this price and saves buying them separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage is built in, so a turntable connects directly with no extra box and no extra cable in the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are ordinary rather than extreme\u003c\/strong\u003e — 75 watts into 8 ohms and 110 into 4 drives most bookshelf and floorstanding pairs without running out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou like to adjust by ear\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Hi-Bias switch changes how the output stage runs, so the amplifier has two characters rather than one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe X-i75 has no network streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tidal or Qobuz reach it through something connected to its inputs. Add one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003emusic streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable goes straight to the phono input, and digital sources to the built-in converter. Line-level sources use the analog inputs, and headphones plug into the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers connect to the binding posts. The subwoofer output on the back is there when a room needs more low end than a pair of speakers can give it on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 watts a channel suits most rooms — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono stage is already fitted — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e To bring the network to it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is an output for one — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e75 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 110 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, built in, so a turntable connects directly without a separate phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the Hi-Bias switch do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt changes how the output stage is biased, which alters the character of the sound. Try both settings once the system is set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I add a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the dedicated subwoofer output on the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris designs it in France, as the starting point of its Classic Line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDan's Audio Review unboxes the X-i75:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WMdYfF4UF_0\" title=\"Unboxing Advance Paris X-i75 Integrated Amp\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd 2ndhandhifi walks around one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6w1NdHTSjqQ\" title=\"Advance Paris X-i75 Integrated Amplifier | 2ndhandhifi\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about integrated amplifiers, phono stages, or building a two-channel system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47238711836845,"sku":"NEW-APXI75","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":47249342202029,"sku":"DEMO-APXI75","price":1099.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APXI75_01_front_2026__23981.1775829767.1280.1280_4cb923c2-1422-45d8-ae80-f39d292b32e3.jpg?v=1778167469"},{"product_id":"advance-paris-a12-tube-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A12 Tube Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Tubes in a Window, 190 Watts Behind Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdvance Paris has built audio in France since 1995. The A12 Classic is the company's audiophile tube hybrid integrated amplifier. Two ECC81 tubes handle the preamplifier stage, glowing behind a window in the front panel. Everything after them is solid state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe power section is dual mono, with its own toroidal transformer per channel. It delivers 190 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 280 watts into 4 ohms. Two pairs of binding posts drive two zones, with a 6 ohm minimum when you run both at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCount the Inputs. Then Count Them Again.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog sources get five RCA inputs and two balanced XLR pairs. The phono stage takes moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, with switches for gain and capacitance on the back. Digital gets three optical, three coaxial, AES\/EBU, USB-A, USB-B, and two HDMI ports, one carrying ARC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are as generous. You get XLR and RCA pre-outs, a fixed record out, and two subwoofer outs with a switchable low-pass filter. Two headphone jacks sit on the front, 6.35mm and 3.5mm. The chassis is 16.9 inches wide and weighs 39.4 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Class A\/B Amplifier With a Class A Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAround the back sits a Hi-Bias switch. It raises the bias so the handoff between the negative and positive halves of the waveform happens near one watt. Below that, the amplifier runs in Class A. You pay in heat and power draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bench figures back up the design. Signal-to-noise measures 103 dB, which is why the noise floor stays out of the way between tracks. Frequency response runs 10Hz to 35kHz at -3dB. THD sits at 0.007%, and channel separation is rated above 75 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Digital Side Will Actually Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through a Texas Instruments Burr-Brown PCM1796 at 24-bit\/192kHz. Connect a computer to the USB-B port and the A12 Classic appears as a standard USB audio device, DSD included. The USB-A port is narrower in scope: it reads FLAC at 44.1 and 48kHz, plus MP3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower-up takes 30 seconds, counted down on the front display while the tubes warm. Tone controls offer plus or minus 10 dB and can be bypassed entirely. The two blue VU meters are real needles, calibrated to show power into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChris Eberle, writing for \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e on August 26, 2024, found that the A12 Classic \"delivers high-end sound at a mid-fi price\". He called it \"truly tanklike in its construction\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStephen Dawson, reviewing for \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e on March 25, 2024, concluded that the amplifier \"lacks nothing when it comes to performance, nor indeed flexibility\". He rated its headphone stages a match for a dedicated headphone amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth flagged faults. Eberle's only complaint was the handset: \"the remote feels cheap\". Dawson listed \"Long power-up time\" among his cons, noting it \"is not an amplifier for those in a rush\", and found the USB-A port unable to index a large music drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have more sources than your current amp has inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — five RCA, two XLR, phono, three optical, three coaxial, AES\/EBU, two USB, and two HDMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube character without giving up power\u003c\/strong\u003e — two ECC81 tubes feed a 190-watt-per-channel solid-state output section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl matters to you\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage handles moving-magnet and moving-coil, with gain and capacitance set by switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones as often as speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two jacks with their own stages, plus impedance and gain switches to match them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want streaming built in,\u003c\/strong\u003e the A12 Classic has no network audio and its Bluetooth needs an optional module — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/nad-m10-v3-master-series-bluos-streaming-amplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eNAD M10 v3\u003c\/a\u003e puts BluOS streaming inside the amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers land on the A and B binding posts, and your turntable goes to the phono input with the rear switches set for your cartridge. A CD transport suits the coaxial inputs, a computer USB-B, and a TV either HDMI ARC or optical. Subwoofers take the two sub outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug headphones into the front and the speakers mute themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A12 Classic? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the MM\/MC phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 watts per channel drives a demanding pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two dedicated stages deserve a good pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sub outs with a low-pass switch make integration simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the A12 Classic deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e190 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 280 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a dual-mono solid-state output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage for my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It handles moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, and rear switches set gain and capacitance to match what you are running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOnly with an optional module. The X-FTB01 adds aptX and the X-FTB02 adds aptX HD. Both are sold separately, and neither is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect my TV to it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. One HDMI port supports Audio Return Channel, so a TV can send its sound to the amplifier over a single cable. Optical works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the tubes, and do they need replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo ECC81 double triodes, equivalent to the 12AT7, run only the preamplifier stage. They are visible through the front window and are user-replaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does it take 30 seconds to start?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe countdown on the display lets the preamplifier tubes warm before audio passes. It is normal for a tube design, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound walks through the A12 Classic and what the hybrid layout is doing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vmt8k2qnnww\" title=\"Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review | AA Reports...\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHiFi Huff covers the A12 Classic alongside its smaller A10 sibling, so look for the A12 segments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XD8jNlLoZH0\" title=\"HIGH END for THOUSANDS LESS? The Advance Paris A12 and A10 Classic Integrated Amplifier Experience!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about tube hybrid amplifiers, phono stages, or building a system around one integrated amp? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47249347969197,"sku":"NEW-APA12","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APA12APEX_01_front_2026__66034.1775587369.1280.1280_416e647a-2b9c-4cdb-a3bc-811f80431281.png?v=1787686820"},{"product_id":"vincent-audio-sv-700-hybrid-stereo-integrated-amplifier-silver","title":"Vincent Audio SV-700 Hybrid Stereo Integrated Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTube Warmth, Transistor Muscle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVincent Audio built the SV-700 around a simple idea. Let tubes shape the sound, and let transistors supply the power. Each channel runs a 12AX7 and two 12AU7 tubes in an SRPP configuration. That tube stage feeds a solid-state output stage built on Toshiba transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe output stage uses no negative feedback. That choice preserves the character of the tube stage instead of engineering it away. So the SV-700 sounds like a tube design, but it drives speakers like a much larger solid-state amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChange the Amplifier Without Leaving the Song\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe hybrid approach pays off at the flip of a switch. In Class A, the SV-700 delivers 50 watts per channel, with the linearity Class A is known for. Switch to Class AB and output jumps to 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 160 watts into 4 ohms. You never have to power down first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat makes it two amplifiers in one chassis. You pick the one that suits the music you are playing, rather than living with a single design that splits the difference between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBring Your Whole Source Rack With You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree RCA inputs and one balanced XLR input cover a full analog system. A coaxial digital input and an optical digital input add two more sources on top of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth digital inputs feed a built-in DAC. CD-quality digital sources connect straight to the amplifier, with no external DAC required. A\/B speaker switching lets you run two pairs of speakers and select between them from the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt Like It Means to Stay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe SV-700's chassis is machined from aluminum, with cooling fins to carry heat away. The fins handle that job on their own. The amplifier runs fan-free even at Class A power levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt 53 pounds, it has the mass to match its ambition. It comes in black or silver, so it can suit the room it lands in. A wireless aluminum remote handles volume, input, and speaker selection from the listening chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe limited US warranty covers two years parts and labor, with 90 days on the vacuum tubes, and applies to the original owner. Proof of purchase may be required. Save the original box and packaging to ensure safe transport if the unit ever needs service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTobias Zoporowski reviewed the SV-700 for \u003cem\u003efairaudio\u003c\/em\u003e in September 2016. His verdict: \"If you want to be taken on an acoustic journey with powerful, confident and rousing musical performance, then you have come to the right place with this Vincent integrated amplifier.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStefan Schickedanz reviewed it for \u003cem\u003econnect\u003c\/em\u003e on October 2, 2014. He heard it \"combined the best of both worlds: rich timbres and flow of the game as you know it from the tube, power and control like a transistor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube warmth without giving up power\u003c\/strong\u003e — SRPP tube gain stage feeding a no-feedback transistor output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to choose your sound on the fly\u003c\/strong\u003e — switch between Class A and Class AB without powering down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou need real headroom for demanding speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms, so a difficult speaker still gets the current it asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want digital built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coaxial and optical input with an onboard DAC skip the need for an outboard box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need a phono input,\u003c\/strong\u003e the SV-700 is line and digital only — one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e adds MM\/MC support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your speakers to either (or both) sets of binding posts and select between them from the remote. Three RCA sources and one balanced XLR source fill the analog inputs, and a CD player or other digital source joins by coaxial or optical. Choose Class A for late-night listening or Class AB when the music calls for headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne amplifier, two characters, your call which one plays tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the SV-700? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the Class AB headroom something to drive — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vincent's own PHO-701 adds MM\/MC support to the lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality speaker cable carries the Class AB current — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sturdy home for a 53-pound hybrid — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat tubes does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne 12AX7 and two 12AU7 tubes per channel, a plentiful, easy-to-source type run in an SRPP configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50 watts per channel in Class A, or 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms (160 watts at 4 ohms) in Class AB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I switch between Class A and Class AB during playback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, the SV-700 switches between the two modes without powering down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a CD-quality DAC accepts coaxial and optical digital inputs directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt's a line and digital-input amplifier; Vincent's own PHO-701 adds a phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCool_Tech plus walks through the Vincent Audio SV-700 in a hands-on review:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kKXrWeL5Q8o\" title=\"Immersive Audio Bliss: Vincent Audio SV 700 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about hybrid amplifiers, tube sound, or building a two-channel system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent Audio","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45983319261357,"sku":"NEW-VISV700-SIL","price":3999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VISV700_SIL_02_2023__02908.1730387526.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778103371"},{"product_id":"eversolo-play-cd-edition-streaming-amplifier","title":"EverSolo Play CD Edition Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour CD Shelf Finally Has Somewhere to Go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Play CD Edition is EverSolo's all-in-one streaming amplifier with a disc drive added. A Hitachi-LG optical assembly sits behind a tray on the top left, mounted in a vibration-dampening chassis. It plays CDs and rips them to 32GB of onboard storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEverything else is a full system. A network streamer, DAC, preamp, MM\/MC phono stage, and Class D power amplifier share the same nine-inch square aluminum box, delivering 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 110 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRip a Shelf of Discs and Leave Them in the Attic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThat 32GB holds roughly 65 to 85 albums as FLAC, or around 50 to 55 as WAV. Plug a USB drive into the rear port if you want more. Ripping runs from the front panel, and the ripped files sit alongside your streaming services in the same app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eStreaming covers Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and UPnP, and the unit is certified Roon Ready. Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi carries it, and Bluetooth 5.3 handles SBC and AAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow It Stays Clean at This Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn AKM AK4493SEQ from the Velvetsound range does the conversion, decoding PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD512. The Class D output stage runs from a PFC-LLC supply with inrush and overheat protection, and cools passively through ridges underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe published figures are strong for a box this small. Distortion measures 0.0037% at 5 watts and 1kHz. Signal-to-noise runs above 109dB, crosstalk reaches minus 108dB, and frequency response holds 20Hz to 20kHz within 0.25dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFix the Room Before You Blame the Speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe 5.5-inch touchscreen carries 24 EQ presets, a 10-band graphic EQ, and a 10-band parametric EQ. Automatic room correction runs from your phone's microphone. It is a genuine first pass, though not the equal of Dirac or Anthem, and reviewers have said so plainly in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTurntables connect to the MM\/MC phono input with its own ground screw. HDMI ARC takes television audio. There is an RCA pre-out pair, a subwoofer output with crossover, level and phase control, and a USB digital output for an outboard DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRogier van Bakel reviewed the Play CD Edition for \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e on January 2, 2026. He wrote that \"it won me over in minutes\" and could not \"fault the Play on any serious metric.\" He called the CD ripper \"a delight\" and the chassis \"pleasantly substantial, with no wobble.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAJ Wykes reviewed the CD-less version of the same amplifier for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on September 1, 2025. He called it \"a compelling streaming integrated amplifier offering connectivity, sound quality, and user control.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBoth had reservations. Van Bakel missed a headphone jack, calling its absence \"an odd oversight,\" found the disc tray \"springy and a little hesitant,\" and noted there is no remote in the box. Wykes hit \"some minor glitches\" and felt the software lags the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou still own discs and want them digitised\u003c\/strong\u003e — the drive plays CDs and rips them to 32GB of onboard storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box, not a rack\u003c\/strong\u003e — streamer, DAC, preamp, phono stage, amplifier, and CD player in nine inches square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play vinyl too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage takes moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour TV needs better sound\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC brings it in, and the subwoofer output has full bass management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are driving large floorstanders in a big room,\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 watts per channel is comfortable with standmounts but short of what a big pair wants. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/nad-c-3050\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eNAD C 3050\u003c\/a\u003e offers 100 watts per channel with BluOS streaming instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts, a turntable to the phono input and its ground screw. Optical, coaxial, and RCA line inputs handle your other sources, and HDMI ARC brings in the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCDs load into the tray on the top left. Ethernet or Wi-Fi joins the network, and the RCA pre-outs or USB digital output let you add your own amplifier or DAC later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThen you feed it a disc and let it do the filing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Play CD Edition? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e An efficient standmount pair suits its 60 watts — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the MM\/MC phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crossover, level, and phase control are already built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short speaker runs finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes the Play CD Edition rip CDs, or only play them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBoth. It plays discs directly and rips them to 32GB of internal storage, roughly 65 to 85 albums in FLAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill it play SACDs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEverSolo has confirmed the drive handles standard CDs only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e60 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 110 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it come with a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eControl is through the front touchscreen or the EverSolo Control app. EverSolo sells a Bluetooth remote separately, though it has no dedicated CD buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs there a headphone jack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYou can feed a separate headphone amplifier from the USB digital output or the RCA pre-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEverSolo covers the Play CD Edition with a one-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSoundnews reviews the Play CD Edition as an everything-in-one solution:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MSymCha4SXo\" title=\"EVERYTHING in ONE - EverSolo PLAY CD Edition Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAVForums puts it up against a well-known rival:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h7UquCtRqSo\" title=\"Eversolo Play CD Edition Streaming Amp Review - Better Than The WiiM Amp Ultra?\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about CD ripping, streaming amplifiers, or room correction? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983417893037,"sku":"NEW-EVPLAYCD","price":679.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/EVPLAYCD_01_angle_2025__81543.1750773364.1280.1280_97e45c40-217e-4883-8dfd-744f5606d714.jpg?v=1778162554"},{"product_id":"eversolo-play-streaming-amplifier","title":"EverSolo Play Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNine Inches Square, and That Is the System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Play is EverSolo's first all-in-one streaming amplifier. A network streamer, DAC, preamp, phono stage, and power amplifier share one aluminum chassis measuring 9 by 9 inches and 3 inches tall. It delivers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 110 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEISA named it Best Value Streaming Amplifier for 2025 to 2026. That is a serious result for a first attempt in a crowded category, and it comes down to how much EverSolo fitted into a box this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEvery Source in Your Room Already Has a Home Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA moving-magnet and moving-coil phono stage takes a turntable directly, with a ground screw on the back. HDMI ARC brings in the television. Optical, coaxial, and RCA line inputs cover everything else, and a USB digital output can feed an outboard DAC instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eStreaming runs over Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi with internal antennas. It is Roon Ready, and supports Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and UPnP. Bluetooth 5.3 handles both SBC and AAC. There is also an RCA pre-out pair and a subwoofer output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow It Stays Clean at This Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an AKM AK4493SEQ, from the Velvetsound range. It decodes PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD512. The Class D output stage uses a Texas Instruments module, and a PFC-LLC supply feeds it with inrush and overheat protection built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe published numbers hold up for a component this small. Distortion measures 0.0037% at 5 watts and 1kHz. Signal-to-noise sits above 109dB, crosstalk reaches minus 108dB, and frequency response runs 20Hz to 20kHz within 0.25dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTune the Room Without Buying Another Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA 5.5-inch color touchscreen fronts the unit, with 24 EQ presets, a 10-band graphic EQ, and a 10-band parametric EQ. The subwoofer output carries full bass management, including crossover frequency, level, and phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAutomatic room correction runs from your phone's microphone. It is a useful first pass rather than a replacement for Dirac or Anthem, and reviewers have said so plainly. Cooling is passive through heatsink ridges underneath, so there is no fan and no noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAJ Wykes reviewed the Play for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on September 1, 2025. He called it \"a compelling streaming integrated amplifier offering connectivity, sound quality, and user control,\" and said it stands out for \"its high-quality touchscreen interface and the Eversolo Control app.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRogier van Bakel reviewed the CD-equipped version of the same amplifier for \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e on January 2, 2026. He wrote that \"it won me over in minutes,\" and found the chassis \"pleasantly substantial, with no wobble.\" He called it a jack-of-all-trades that \"makes you smile.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNeither reviewer was uncritical. Wykes found \"the user experience could be smoother\" and hit \"some minor glitches,\" concluding the software is not yet as robust as the hardware. Van Bakel missed a headphone jack, calling its absence \"an odd oversight,\" and noted the Play ships without a remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a whole system on one shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e — streamer, DAC, preamp, phono stage, and amplifier in a nine-inch square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play vinyl and stream\u003c\/strong\u003e — the MM\/MC phono stage and Roon Ready streaming both come built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room fights you\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24 presets, graphic and parametric EQ, and phone-based room correction are all on board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may add a subwoofer or a bigger amp later\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is a sub output with full bass management and an RCA pre-out pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you still own a CD collection,\u003c\/strong\u003e the Play has no disc drive. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/eversolo-play-cd-edition-streaming-amplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ePlay CD Edition\u003c\/a\u003e adds a Hitachi-LG optical drive and 32GB of onboard storage for ripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts, and a turntable to the phono input with its ground screw. Optical, coaxial, and RCA line inputs take your other sources, while HDMI ARC handles the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEthernet or Wi-Fi joins the network. If you would rather use your own DAC or your own power amplifier, the USB digital output and the RCA pre-outs let you do exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThen you set it up from the touchscreen and stop thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Play? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 watts suits an efficient standmount pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in MM\/MC phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full bass management makes a sub easy to add — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the Play as a transport over USB — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does the EverSolo Play deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e60 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and 110 watts per channel into 4 ohms, from a Class D output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage for my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. It takes both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, and there is a ground screw on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes the Play have a headphone jack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no headphone output. You can feed a separate headphone amplifier from the USB digital output or the RCA pre-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is certified Roon Ready. It also supports Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and UPnP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I use it with my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The HDMI ARC input takes audio from the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEverSolo covers the Play with a one-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHiFi AV Tech walks through the Play as an all-in-one system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F1fS5HOwJJ4\" title=\"EverSolo Play Streaming Amplifier Review | The Ultimate All-in-One HiFi Solution!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTharbamar goes deeper on the interface and runs sound tests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1oBWFS10e0\" title=\"Eversolo Play Streaming Amplifier In-Depth Review \u0026amp; Sound Tests\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, phono cartridge types, or room correction? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983511871661,"sku":"NEW-EVPLAY","price":594.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/EVPLAY_01_angle_2025__05224.1750773174.1280.1280_e96dc739-c210-4cc4-b340-98f2312aa537.jpg?v=1778162521"},{"product_id":"audiolab-9000p-power-amplifier","title":"audiolab 9000P Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Hundred Watts, or Three Hundred\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 9000P is the flagship power amp in Audiolab’s 9000 Series. In stereo it makes 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and flipping one switch on the back turns it into a 300-watt monoblock, so buying a second one later doubles your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat choice is the point. Audiolab built the 9000P as the partner for its 9000Q preamp, but it works just as well with any preamp or with a streamer that has its own volume control. Balanced XLR and RCA inputs are both fitted, so nothing needs an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInto 4 ohms the stereo rating climbs to 160 watts a side, and bridged it reaches 380 watts into that same load. Hard-to-drive speakers get real headroom, so the amp never runs out of breath when the music gets loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe fascia is machined aluminum, in silver or black, and both finishes are stocked new and as demo units. Audiolab designs and engineers the 9000 Series in the United Kingdom and builds it in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eComplementary Feedback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudiolab builds the 9000P on its house CFB circuit, short for Complementary Feedback. Audiolab says it holds idle current steady no matter how warm the output transistors get. The payoff is simple: the amp sounds the same in hour three as it did in minute one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA custom 320VA toroidal transformer feeds four 15,000µF capacitors, 60,000µF of reserve in total. That reserve is why a 100-watt amp keeps its grip through a deep bass note, and it also backs the 15-amp peak output current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOn the Bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudiolab quotes distortion below 0.002% at 1kHz, with signal-to-noise better than 112dB A-weighted. Response runs 20Hz to 20kHz within 0.3dB, and gain is 29dB on RCA or 23dB on XLR. Short-circuit and heat protection are built in, and standby draws under half a watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, in \u003cem\u003eAVForums\u003c\/em\u003e on March 21, 2025, found the 9000P delivers \"clean, unburstable power in a way that balances refinement, impressive punch and fundamental rightness,\" called the fit and finish \"absolutely superb,\" and rated the pair Highly Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRoger Kanno, in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on June 1, 2026, wrote that \"The 9000P power amplifier provides Audiolab owners on a budget with flexibility and options,\" and that it \"would make a fine addition to almost any high-quality, budget-minded system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Power Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 9000A owner ready for more\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adding a 9000P and a 9000Q splits the work across two boxes, so you keep the sound you already chose and gain the headroom one box could not give you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with a streamer or DAC that has a volume control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Feed the 9000P straight from the source, on balanced or RCA inputs, and you get a clean two-box system today with the option of adding a preamp later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of speakers that dip toward 4 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e — 160 watts a side into 4 ohms, backed by 15 amps of current, keeps hard loads under control so you hear the speaker instead of an amp fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want a clear upgrade path\u003c\/strong\u003e — One 9000P now and a second one bridged later gets you 300 watts a side, without replacing anything you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are choosing the control stage yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e — the volume and the inputs belong to the preamp, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audiolab-9000q-preamplifier\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003e9000Q\u003c\/a\u003e is the matched one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 9000P has no volume control, so it takes its level from a preamp, a processor, or a source with variable output. Pick the input with the LINE\/XLR switch on the back, run speaker cables to the single stereo pair of posts, and that is the whole job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFor bridged mono, set the STEREO\/BRIDGE switch to bridge and feed the signal to the LEFT input only. A 12V trigger input lets a preamp wake the amp for you. Switch the 9000P on last and off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA power amp is half a system. Here is what most 9000P owners add next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifiers — \u003c\/strong\u003e the 9000Q is the matched partner, and any good preamp with balanced outputs will do. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced interconnects — \u003c\/strong\u003e XLR cables get the most out of the balanced inputs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse interconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cables — \u003c\/strong\u003e one stereo run per amp, or two runs if you bi-amp with a second 9000P. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse speaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding speakers — \u003c\/strong\u003e the 4-ohm rating and current reserve suit bigger designs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBrowse floorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIn stereo, 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 160 watts into 4 ohms, both rated to FTC standard test conditions. Bridged as a monoblock, one unit makes 300 watts into 8 ohms and 380 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I run two of them as monoblocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set each amp to bridge mode, feed each one from its LEFT input, and run one unit per speaker. You can also use two 9000P units in stereo to bi-amp a single pair of speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. One balanced XLR pair and one RCA pair are both fitted, and a switch on the back picks between them. Balanced runs give you wider dynamic range and a lower noise floor over long cable lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 444 x 90 x 327mm, or about 17.5 by 3.5 by 12.9 inches, and weighs 9.2kg, near enough 20 pounds. The chassis is half height, so two of them stack into the space one full-size amp would take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it be automated in a custom install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A 12V trigger input lets a preamp, processor, or control system switch the amp on and off with the rest of the rack, and an auto-standby function handles it on its own if you would rather skip the trigger wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudiolab covers the 9000P for one year, and that goes to three years when you register within 90 days of purchase at audiolab.co.uk\/warranty-registration. Cover is offered to the first owner in the country of purchase. Call us at 800-942-0220 to confirm the terms on a demo unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HX7zvapfKoA\" title=\"Audiolab 9000P POWER Amplifier Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jf7sWSdT26k\" title=\"AUDIOLAB'S 9000Q PRE-AMPLIFIER AND 9000P POWER AMPLIFIER VS 9000A INTEGRATED AND OTHERS!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridged mono operation, or matching an amp to your speakers? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45980625371309,"sku":"NEW-AB9000P-SIL","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983417794733,"sku":"NEW-AB9000P-BLK","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AB9000P-SIL_01_angle_2025__01142.1742482050.1280.1280_58e7e711-7165-4345-b521-60429d13d7ea.jpg?v=1778160976"},{"product_id":"audiolab-9000q-preamplifier","title":"audiolab 9000Q Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eA Preamplifier That Absorbs the Whole Front End\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe 9000Q is a dedicated preamplifier, not an integrated amp with the power section removed. It carries a full ESS Sabre DAC, a moving magnet phono stage and a headphone amp. One chassis takes the place of three boxes in most systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConnections are the point of it. Three unbalanced line inputs, one balanced XLR pair and an MM phono input handle analog. Two coaxial and two optical digital inputs, a USB-B port and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and LDAC take care of everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThree Outputs That Run at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo variable RCA pairs and one variable XLR pair are all live together. A power amp and a powered subwoofer can share the preamp, with no splitter needed. A separate fixed output sits outside the volume control, for a home theater processor or a tape deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis measures 17.5 by 3.5 by 12.9 inches and weighs 13.7 pounds. Black and silver are both offered. The carton holds the preamplifier, a power cord, a remote handset and the manual. Audiolab covers it for three years once you register it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Balanced Signal Actually Goes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSet the XLR input to Direct. The balanced signal then passes through nothing but a four-channel analog volume control. The trade is real, and Audiolab states it plainly. Tone controls cannot be applied in that mode, because the circuit they live in has been lifted out of the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA toroidal transformer was specified for this chassis rather than carried over from the 9000A integrated, on the reasoning that a preamplifier has to deliver current on demand. Mains filtering sits alongside it. Both decisions aim at the noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFive Filters, and a Reason to Pick One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe ES9038Pro offers five reconstruction filters, running from linear phase fast roll-off through to a hybrid setting. Linear phase slow roll-off is the default. Automatic upsampling to 352.8 or 384kHz is available too, but switching it on disables the filters, so the two are alternatives rather than partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe bench figures are quiet. Distortion sits below 0.001 percent at 1kHz. Signal-to-noise runs better than 113dB on RCA and better than 117dB through the balanced Direct path, and response holds 20Hz to 20kHz within 0.1dB. Output impedance is 120 ohms unbalanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRoger Kanno reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 January 2026. He found the 9000Q \"quiet and transparent\" and concluded that \"it performed very well in my system, even when compared to pricier components\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSimon Wilce reviewed the full 9000 stack for \u003cem\u003eHiFi and Music Source\u003c\/em\u003e on 5 August 2025. He reported \"no crosstalk or noise\" across the inputs and was brief about the phono stage: \"The MM input is excellent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKanno also found one limit worth planning around. The 9000Q \"had some difficulty driving the more-demanding HiFiMan HE400se headphones\". The output is rated for loads of 20 to 600 ohms, so demanding planar headphones are worth auditioning on your own pair first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are moving from an integrated to separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 9000Q brings the DAC, phono stage and headphone amp along. Only the power amp is a new decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have both analog and digital sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — five analog inputs and five digital ones, plus Bluetooth. No outboard switcher needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a balanced path you can verify\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR Direct sends the signal through the four-channel analog volume control and nothing else. It is the quietest way through the preamp, better than 117dB signal-to-noise, so the balanced source you paid for reaches the power amp intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer with your main amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — two RCA pairs and the XLR pair are variable and live at the same time, so the amplifier and the subwoofer each get their own feed and both track the volume knob. No splitters or adapters to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou will add a streamer rather than find one inside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 9000Q switches, converts and controls, and takes network audio from a source ahead of it. Feed it from one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003emusic streamers\u003c\/a\u003e on coaxial, optical or USB and the ESS Sabre DAC does the conversion, so you pick the streaming platform instead of inheriting one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA turntable with a moving magnet cartridge goes to the phono input and its grounding post. Up to four more analog sources fill the line and XLR inputs. A CD transport takes coaxial or optical, and a computer connects on USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA power amplifier connects on XLR or RCA, and a subwoofer can take the second RCA pair at the same time. Two 12V trigger outputs will switch the rest of the rack on with it, though the 3.5mm cables for them are not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the 9000Q? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The matching partner, connected balanced end to end — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audiolab-9000p-power-amplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eaudiolab 9000P\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is built in and ready — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two coaxial and two optical inputs are waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players and Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or unbalanced, the cable counts on a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage, and for which cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, a moving magnet stage with a single-stage Class-A circuit and its own grounding post. Sensitivity is 4.5mV. Moving coil cartridges need a step-up device ahead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does XLR Direct actually change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt routes the balanced input through the four-channel analog volume control alone. Tone controls are off in that mode. Leave the XLR input on Normal and you get them back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does the DAC accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe optical and coaxial inputs take 44.1kHz to 192kHz. The USB-B input goes to 768kHz PCM and handles DSD64 through DSD512 natively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill it drive my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe 6.35mm output is rated for 20 to 600 ohms with a 2.35 ohm output impedance, and inserting a plug cuts the speaker feed. Reviewers found demanding planar models the exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I run a power amplifier and a subwoofer together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Two RCA pairs and the XLR pair are variable and active simultaneously. A fourth, fixed output sits outside the volume control for an AV processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAudiolab offers three years from purchase on units bought new from an authorized dealer, activated by registering the product. Terms vary by country, so confirm with us before you register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA British Audiophile compares the 9000Q and 9000P pairing against the 9000A integrated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TTxaKqvb3Wk\" title=\"FLAGSHIP PRE\/POWER | Audiolab 9000Q\/P (vs 9000A) Amplifier Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHiFi-freaks walks through the 9000 series preamplifier and power amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LUuf7eN02gA\" title=\"NEW Audiolab 9000 preamplifier \u0026amp; power amplifier: 9000P \u0026amp; 9000Q.\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, DAC filters, or matching a power amplifier? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983209324717,"sku":"NEW-AB9000Q-SIL","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983451054253,"sku":"NEW-AB9000Q-BLK","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AB9000Q-SIL_02_front_2025__59769.1745608315.1280.1280_6cd669a4-6e0b-45c3-b664-28b5ae569f1a.jpg?v=1778161004"},{"product_id":"leak-stereo-130-integrated-amplifier","title":"LEAK Stereo 130 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRetro Looks, Thoroughly Modern Circuitry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLEAK built some of Britain's most beloved amplifiers back in the 1950s and 60s. The Stereo 130 revives that name. The period styling is genuine, and it wraps a fully current feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Stereo 130 is rated at 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Into 4 ohms it makes 65. Current-feedback circuitry runs throughout, including in the headphone amplifier. That makes for fast, controlled sound. Total harmonic distortion stays under 0.005% at 30 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Source You Own, Already Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M DAC handles digital conversion. Optical and coaxial inputs take up to 24-bit\/192kHz each. USB goes up to 384kHz PCM, plus DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256. Bluetooth with aptX priority covers wireless streaming from a phone or laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA built-in moving-magnet phono stage with a JFET circuit welcomes a turntable straight into the system. No outboard preamp is required. Two RCA auxiliary inputs round out the analog side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTone Controls When You Want Them, Bypass When You Don't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA preamp output is there too. It can feed a separate power amp or a subwoofer down the road. Tone controls and a direct switch give you the choice. Shape the sound to your room, or route straight through for the purest possible signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt to Be Lived With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Stereo 130 ships in a choice of Walnut or Silver finishes. Each has genuine wood or brushed metal detailing. It nods to LEAK's mid-century originals without feeling like a costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Walnut version weighs just over 18 pounds. Silver comes in a touch smaller and lighter, at just over 15. A dedicated remote handles volume and source switching from the listening chair. It is also sold separately as a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley, in a January 5, 2021 review for AVForums, wrote that despite its vintage-inspired looks, \"you do not hear a piece of vintage equipment\" when the Stereo 130 is running. He praised its \"real panache\" and called the build quality \"immaculate,\" summing it up as \"a very likeable duo indeed\" that offers \"modern features and talented sonics wrapped in something that's a little different.\" AVForums awarded it Recommended with a score of 8 out of 10, noting that listeners chasing maximum output might want more than 45 watts, but that most rooms would find it plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want vintage character without vintage compromises\u003c\/strong\u003e — period-correct styling houses a genuinely current DAC, Bluetooth, and phono stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play vinyl on a moving-magnet cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in phono stage skips the need for an outboard preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou stream from your phone or a digital source\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluetooth with aptX and USB\/optical\/coaxial digital inputs cover both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to shape the sound to your room\u003c\/strong\u003e — built-in tone controls, or bypass them entirely with the direct switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your speakers need more than 45 watts to come alive,\u003c\/strong\u003e the Stereo 130's preamp output lets you add a dedicated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epower amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e down the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your speakers to the binding posts and your turntable to the built-in phono input. Two auxiliary RCA inputs cover analog sources, while optical, coaxial, and USB inputs handle digital ones, and Bluetooth pairs directly with a phone or laptop. A preamp output is there if you ever want to add a subwoofer or a separate power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrom there, the remote and the front-panel controls (including tone shaping or a direct-through mode) put the rest in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Stereo 130? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the built-in MM phono stage to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A responsive bookshelf pair suits its scale and character — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality RCA interconnects and speaker cable complete the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy home for a compact, good-looking amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e45 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 65 watts per channel into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a built-in moving-magnet phono stage with a JFET circuit for direct turntable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, with aptX given priority for higher-quality wireless streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, driven by the same current-feedback circuitry as the main amplifier stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWalnut and Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with a remote control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a dedicated remote handles volume and source switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the Stereo 130 as part of LEAK Audio's return to the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ugzgZBCnes4\" title=\"LEAK Audio is BACK! LEAK Stereo 130 REVIEW - Leak Audio Integrated Amp\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioTrends TV takes a quick look at the Stereo 130:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3rOlTovlv80\" title=\"Leak Audio Stereo 130 Amplifier | Quick Look\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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