Advance Paris - X-P700 + X-A160EVO - Preamp & Power Amp Bundle

Advance Paris - X-P700 + X-A160EVO - Preamp & Power Amp Bundle

The best 1-2 punch from Advance Paris, now on sale when purchased together!

Advance Paris X-P700 Classic is an advanced stereo preamplifier designed for listeners building a dedicated separates-based hi-fi system. As the successor to the X-P500, it adds a dual mono layout, Direct Path signal processing, and a choice of output schemes for system matching. Users can select a Class A mode with bipolar components in a double cascade arrangement or a more traditional discrete mode using JFET differential circuitry with bipolar current mirror operation.

The X-P700 is built with broad source support for both analog and digital systems. It includes 9 analog inputs, including 1 balanced input and 1 MM/MC phono input, plus digital inputs for optical, coaxial, USB-B XMOS, and USB-A sources. Its Burr Brown PCM1796 DAC supports 24-bit/192kHz conversion, while output options include full-range RCA, balanced XLR, high pass output, and 2 subwoofer outputs with selectable crossover frequency. Bass, treble, balance, loudness, bypass, input selection, and volume can be handled from the front rotary control or the supplied remote.

For headphone users, the X-P700 includes both 6.35mm and 3.5mm front-panel headphone outputs with independent gain and impedance adjustment for each jack. Internally, dual high-capacity toroidal transformers supply filtered and regulated dual mono power to the motherboard and preamp stages. With its 10mm black methacrylate front panel, flexible phono stage, balanced connectivity, digital conversion, and subwoofer integration, the Advance Paris X-P700 Classic is built as a serious control center for pairing with high-quality power amplifiers.

Advance Paris X-A160 EVO is a stereo power amplifier designed for systems that need strong output, high current delivery, and clean control from a dedicated amplifier stage. It delivers 2 x 160W RMS at 8ohms and 2 x 240W RMS at 4ohms, giving it the power needed for a wide range of serious loudspeakers. Its updated circuit design, new power supply, and modernized presentation build on Advance Paris’s larger amplifier architecture while keeping the X-A160 EVO practical for refined two-channel systems.

The X-A160 EVO uses very high current NJW0281G and NJW0302G power transistors, the same transistor family used in the MAA 1000. A 700VA toroidal transformer supports stable power delivery, while the ultra-rigid compartmentalized chassis helps isolate internal circuits and reduce unwanted interaction between sections. Hi-Bias mode, selected from the rear panel, allows the amplifier to deliver its first watts in Class A before automatically transitioning into Class AB when more power is required.

For listeners pairing a dedicated preamplifier with a muscular stereo amplifier, the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO offers a balanced mix of refinement and authority. Its wide 10Hz-80kHz bandwidth, greater than 120dB signal-to-noise ratio, and balanced and unbalanced input compatibility make it a capable partner for high-performance source and preamp systems. Front-panel VU meters complete the classic Advance Paris presentation while giving the amplifier the visual presence expected from a serious stereo power block.