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The Advance Paris A12 APEX is a high-power integrated amplifier rated at 190W per channel into 8 ohms in Class A/B, built around a hybrid design carried over from the brand's flagship models. It stands out for its connectivity: eight analog inputs including phono MM/MC and two XLR, plus eight digital inputs with three optical, three coaxial, USB, AES-EBU and HDMI eARC. Two power transformers are meant to keep it composed with demanding speakers. It suits listeners building a serious two-channel system who want one box to run a turntable, a TV and digital sources without adding a DAC or phono stage. Against comparably powered integrateds, its input count is unusually generous, though the Bluetooth module is optional rather than built in.
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The A12 APEX is an integrated amplifier from Advance Paris's APEX range. It uses the hybrid design of the brand's flagship integrated amplifiers. The preamplifier has two ECC81/12AT7 tubes, and the power stage is a 2 x 190W Class A/B amplifier with two toroidal power transformers to drive demanding speakers.
A High-Bias switch activates double Class A bias, so the amplifier runs in Class A at higher power levels. Zone A and B speaker outputs allow two sets of speakers. The amplifier has loudness, bass, treble and balance settings, and an automatic standby adjustable from 5 to 60 minutes.
It has 8 analog and 8 digital inputs. The HDMI eARC input switches the amplifier on when the TV is turned on and lets it control the volume. An optional A-BTC module adds Bluetooth aptX HD - LL. It can send music from a phone, tablet or computer to the amplifier, or send sound from a connected source to Bluetooth headphones.
