After the success of the A10 Classic Advance Paris offers a more powerful version, with more connections 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 separate toroidal power transformers located on either side of the chassis. With 190 W per channel in Class A/B, you can choose any loudspeaker, from bookshelf to large floorstander.
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 the two subwoofer outputs.
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.
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Output power 8Ω |
2 x 190 W RMS
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Output power 4Ω |
2 x 280 W RMS
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Bandwidth |
(-3dB) 10Hz-35kHz
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Distortion |
Inf. TO 0.007%
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Signal-to-noise ratio |
103 dB
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Channel separation |
> 75 dB
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Mains voltage |
115-230V
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Max. power consumption |
600 W
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Standby power consumption |
Inf. TO 0.5 W
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Transformer |
2, Toroidal
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Record output |
1
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Amplifier-preamplifier |
Disconnectable
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DAC |
PCM 1796
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Optical input |
3
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Coaxial input |
3
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USB A input |
1
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USB B input |
1
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Analog RCA input |
5
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XLR analog input |
2
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Phono MM |
Gain: 38 dB / Impedance: 47k Ohm
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Phono MC |
Low: Gain 48 dB / Impedance 47 Ohm High: Gain 58 dB / Impedance 47 Ohm
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Bluetooth module |
X-FTB01 (Optional), X-FTB02 (Optional)
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Pair of speakers output |
2
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Settings |
Treble, Balance, Bypass, Hi Bias switch, Bass, Volume
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Tone |
+/- 10 dB
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VU-Meter |
Yes
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Tubes |
Yes
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Width |
430 mm
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Height |
195 mm
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Depth |
455 mm
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Gross weight |
19.9 kg
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Net weight |
17.9 kg
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