A12

Integated amplifier

A dual-mono integrated of high musical quality with tube pre-amplification.

After the success of A10 ClassicAdvance Paris offers a more powerful version, with more connectors and a dual-mono construction for the amplification.

   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).

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 large column.

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.

A real concentrate of technology that doesn't forget the music!

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEW & AWARDS

Hifi Advance Paris A12 Classic amplifier test: a complete and impressive musical work - Read More

"While it is not flawless in form or substance, the Advance A12 Classic is an integrated stereo amp/DAC that is as complete as it is musical. The topology of its circuits, drawing on both vintage Hifi and modern techniques, once again demonstrates the expertise of the French brand. " -  Guillaume Fourcadier

 

ADVANCE PARIS A12 CLASSIC - Read More

"The A12 is among the most complete integrated amplifiers, but it is especially very generous in power, with 2 x 180 W on 8 ohms. As you listen to it, you are seduced by a set of qualities that carry you away into the music rather than cutting the decibels into four. It can be connected to many analog and digital sources, even providing a happy gateway to video. But it always retains the nature of a high-end musical integrated amplifier combining tube and class AB. The highway to musical pleasures in short." - Bruno Castelluzzo

 

Advance Paris A12 Classic review - Read More

"Have a look at the images accompanying this review. If the aesthetics please you (they certainly did please me, though naturally we all vary on that front), the price is within your target range, and you’re looking for a new integrated amplifier, my advice to you is this: find an Advance Paris dealer and go and have a listen to the A12 Classic. You won’t regret it. " - Australian Hi-Fi, Stephen Dawson

 

Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review - Read More

"The A12 is also perfect for those who have a lot of gear. It will connect to anything, analog, digital, networked, you name it. CD players, streamers, turntables, and even cassette players (how many preamps come with a tape loop these days?), all connect. My parting advice is to use the A12’s coax input for a CD player, or the USB Audio input for streaming devices. The sound is unmarred, as in, what you put in is what comes out, 100 percent.

If you’re looking for a flexible integrated amplifier that will drive any speaker while presenting a rich balanced sound, and will connect to any source, the Advance Paris A12 Classic should be on your shortlist." - Chris Eberl

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

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
Phono input impedance	47KΩ
Max. power consumption	600W
Standby power consumption	Inf. TO 0.5 W
Transformer	2, Toroidal
Width	430 mm
Height	195 mm
Depth	455 mm
Net weight	17.9 kg
Gross weight	19.9 kg
Record output	1
Amplifier-preamplifier	Disconnectable
DAC	PCM 1796
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
Tone	+/- 10 dB
Settings	Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume
VU-Meter	Yes
Tubes	Yes