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Advance Paris - A8 Apex - Integrated Amp with Pre-Amplification
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Advance Paris - A8 Apex - Integrated Amp with Pre-Amplification
Advance Paris A8 Apex Integrated Amplifier brings the performance direction of the Apex range into a compact, music-focused design. Built as a 30th Edition model, it combines a black finish with white VU meters for a clean classic look. Inside, its hybrid architecture uses 2 ECC81/12AT7 tubes in the preamplifier stage, giving the A8 Apex a warm and expressive character while maintaining the control expected from a modern Class A/B amplifier.
With 76W per channel at 8ohms and 110W per channel at 4ohms, the A8 Apex has enough drive for many bookshelf and floorstanding speakers. Its High Bias switch activates double Class A bias, allowing the amplifier to deliver added refinement at higher Class A operating levels. A 240VA toroidal transformer supports stable power delivery, while tone controls for bass, treble, balance, and loudness make it easy to tune the amplifier to the room, speakers, or listener preference.
The A8 Apex is also built for modern source flexibility. It includes 7 RCA line inputs, 1 MM phono input with ground, optical, coaxial, USB audio, HDMI eARC, and an optional A-BTC Bluetooth input. USB audio supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz along with DSD64 and DSD128, while HDMI eARC allows simple TV integration with stereo PCM playback. With REC-OUT, PRE-OUT, SUB-OUT, headphone output, trigger output, and a supplied REM-19 remote, the Advance Paris A8 Apex is a practical centerpiece for a compact but serious hi-fi system.
FEATURES:
- Hybrid integrated amplifier with 2 ECC81/12AT7 preamp tubes
- Class A/B amplifier design with strong musical refinement
- High Bias switch activates double Class A bias
- ESS9018 DAC for digital source playback
- HDMI eARC input for TV audio integration
- Optical, coaxial, and USB audio digital inputs
- USB audio supports PCM and DSD playback
- 8 analog RCA inputs including MM phono
- Optional Bluetooth input with A-BTC module
- Subwoofer, preamp, record, and headphone outputs
- Automatic Standby; Adjustable from 5 to 60 Minutes
- Infrared REM-19 remote control included; Compatible with A8 Apex, A10 Apex, A12 Apex, and ACD Apex
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Product Type | Integrated Amplifier |
| Model | A8 Apex 30th Edition |
| Amplification Type | Class A/B |
| Preamp Stage | 2 x ECC81/12AT7 Tubes |
| Output Power at 8ohms | 2 x 76W, THD+N 1%, 1kHz, 2 Channels Driven |
| Output Power at 8ohms, Full Bandwidth | 2 x 70W, 20Hz-20kHz, THD+N Less Than 0.07% |
| Output Power at 4ohms | 2 x 110W, THD+N 1%, 1kHz, 2 Channels Driven |
| Output Power at 4ohms, Full Bandwidth | 2 x 100W, 20Hz-20kHz, THD+N Less Than 0.07% |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-80kHz, +/-1dB, 16W, 8ohms |
| Distortion | 0.03%, 1kHz, 52W, 8ohms |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100dB, 1kHz, 52W, 8ohms |
| Transformer | Toroidal, 240VA |
| Digital Inputs | 1 Optical, 2 Coaxial, 1 USB Audio, 1 HDMI eARC, 1 A-BTC Input |
| Optical Input Support | PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Coaxial Input Support | PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| USB Audio Support | PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz, DSD64, DSD128 |
| HDMI eARC Support | PCM Stereo |
| Analog Inputs | 7 RCA Line Inputs, 1 MM Phono Input with Ground |
| Analog Outputs | 1 RCA REC-OUT, 1 RCA PRE-OUT, 1 RCA SUB-OUT |
| Headphone Output | 6.35mm Jack |
| High Bias | ON/OFF Switch |
| Settings | Loudness, Bass, Treble, Balance |
| Trigger Output | 12V Output |
| Update Port | USB Key Update Port |
| Speaker Terminals | Screw Terminals Compatible with Bare Wire, Spades, and Banana Plugs |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 16.9" x 5.2" x 14.2" (43cm x 13.2cm x 36.3cm) |
| Packaging Dimensions (H x W x D) | 21.4" x 10.4" x 18.1" (54.5cm x 26.5cm x 46cm) |
| Net Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4kg) |
| Gross Weight | 27.5 lbs (12.5kg) |
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