APEX Series, new generation of Advance Paris Premium-quality electronics released as a limited edition to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Advance Acoustic / Advance Paris—a culmination of 30 years of research, development, and refinement in Hi-Fi audio engineering, featuring top-tier components and today’s most advanced connectivity technologies.
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Hybrid integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and MM Phono preamplifier;
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Vacuum tube preamplification stage (2x ECC81/12AT7) and solid-state Class AB power stage delivering 130 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (2x 198 Watts into 4 Ohms), with ON/OFF High Bias switch for Class A-like operation during the first watts of power delivery;
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Power supply section with a 380 VA toroidal transformer, filter capacitors, and multiple voltage regulators;
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Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) based on the ESS Sabre Hyperstream ES9018 DAC and ES9312 voltage stabilizers, supporting DSD playback up to DSD128 (5.6 MHz) and PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz;
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MM Phono stage with adjustable capacitance values;
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Headphone amplifier with a 6.3 mm jack on the front panel;
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HDMI eARC port for advanced interfacing with Smart TVs;
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Next-generation A-BTC digital interface dedicated to connecting an optional Bluetooth dongle transceiver (sold separately) supporting Qualcomm aptX AD (Audio Distribution) and aptX Low Latency (LL) codecs, capable of handling Bluetooth audio streams both in reception from compatible devices and transmission (e.g., to wireless headphones);
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Automatic amplifier and speaker protection system;
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Bypassable tone, balance, and loudness control circuits;
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Adjustable and defeatable auto power-off function;
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Digital audio inputs: 1x HDMI eARC, 1x USB Type-B with XMOS asynchronous receiver (DSD128, PCM 24/192), 1x S/PDIF coaxial RCA (PCM 24/192), 3x Optical Toslink (PCM 24/192);
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Analog audio L/R inputs: 1x balanced XLR, 5x unbalanced RCA, 1x MM Phono;
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2x dedicated RCA subwoofer outputs, configurable in stereo or mono mode;
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L/R REC Out;
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Pre-out / Main-in separation via dedicated unbalanced RCA L/R Amp In and Pre Out connectors;
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Dual speaker output terminals (A/B / A+B);
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Trigger In/Out ports;
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Advanced construction featuring upgraded potentiometer and buttons, and a reinforced chassis for increased rigidity;
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Special all-black finish with contrasting white accents, alphanumeric display, analog VU-meter panels on a black background with white graduated meters, visible valve window, and a front panel crafted from high-thickness elegant methacrylate;
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Power output: 130 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms / 2x 198 Watts into 4 Ohms (THD+N 1%, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven); Frequency response: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (31 W, 8 Ohms); Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio): 106 dB (1 kHz, 90 W, 8 Ohms); Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.045% (1 kHz, 90 W, 8 Ohms);
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Included REM-19 remote control, also capable of controlling the ACD APEX CD player;
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 175 x 351 mm, Weight: 12.9 kg.
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