with more connectors and a dual-mono construction
After the success of A10 ClassicAdvance Paris offers a more powerful version, with more connectors and a dual-mono construction for the amplification.
ADVANCE PARIS A12 Classic
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
A dual-mono integrated of high musical quality with tube pre-amplification.
tradition of designing products
In the great Advance Paris tradition of designing products with numerous connections, the A12 Classic is no exception... From HDMI to Phono (MM/MC), analog RCA to AES-EBU, computer USB to multiple optical and coaxial inputs, 2 speaker zones, Bluetooth (optional with X-FTB01 / X-FTB02).
start with a good power supply
Exceptional power and sound quality start with a good power supply. The A12 Classic will control any loudspeaker thanks to its 2 toroidal transformers located on either side of the product. With 190 W per channel in class A/B, you can choose any loudspeaker, from bookshelf to tall column.
with balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) Pre-OUT connectors.
Even the outputs are well handled, with balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) Pre-OUT connectors. And don't hesitate to connect 2 subwoofers if you wish, thanks to its two subwoofer outputs.
with balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) Pre-OUT connectors.
The "tube" sound
The A12 Classic is equipped with 2 tubes on the pre-amplification section for a musical, non-aggressive sound.
Bluetooth for everyone
The A12 Classic is equipped with a socket for Bluetooth® dongles. X-FTB01 (aptX) and X-FTB02 (aptX HD) for a simple, high-performance connection. So equipped, the A12 Classic will receive music from your smartphone, tablet or computer.
Specifications
| A12 Classic | |
|---|---|
| INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER | |
| Output power 8Ω | 2 x 190 W RMS |
| Output power 4Ω | 2 x 280 W RMS |
| Bandwidth | (-3dB) 10Hz-35kHz |
| Distortion | Inf. TO 0.007% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 103 dB |
| Channel separation | > 75 dB |
| Mains voltage | 115-230V |
| Max. power consumption | 600 W |
| Standby power consumption | Inf. TO 0.5 W |
| Transformer | 2, Toroidal |
| Record output | 1 |
| Amplifier-preamplifier | Disconnectable |
| Optical input | 3 |
| Coaxial input | 3 |
| USB A input | 1 |
| USB B input | 1 |
| Analog RCA input | 5 |
| XLR analog input | 2 |
| Phono MM | Gain: 38 dB / Impedance: 47k Ohm |
| Phono MC | Low: Gain 48 dB / Impedance 47 Ohm High: Gain 58 dB / Impedance 47 Ohm |
| Bluetooth module | X-FTB01 (Optional), X-FTB02 (Optional) |
| Pair of speakers output | 2 |
| Settings | Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume |
| Tone | +/- 10 dB |
| VU-Meter | Yes |
| Tubes | Yes |
| DAC | PCM 1796 |
| Dimension (W×H×D) | 430x 195 x 455 mm; |
| Gross weight | 19.9 kg |
| Net weight | 17.9 kg |