

Advance Paris
A12 Classic
Integrated Amplifier
A dual-mono integrated amplifier of high musical quality with tube pre-amplification.
After the success of the A10 Classic, Advance Paris offers an even more powerful and flexible version, equipped with more inputs and dual mono amplifier construction.
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).
Great sound quality starts with clean power amplification. The A12 Classic will control virtually any loudspeaker with authority thanks to dual toroidal transformers located on each side of the product. With 2 x 190 (8ohm) Watts per channel you can choose any loudspeaker, from bookshelf to large floorstanding models.
Pre-outs are available in a choice of balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connectors. Up to 2 Subwoofers are easily incorporated and equipped with variable crossover selections.
The A12 Classic has a tremendous amount of advanced technology and flexibility and it never forgets the music as the first priority!
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 |
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 |
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 |
Width |
430 mm |
Height |
195 mm |
Depth |
455 mm |
Gross weight |
19.9 kg |
Net weight |
17.9 kg |
A10 Classic | A12 Classic | MyConnect 250 | |
Power Output (8/4Ω) | 130W x 2 / 190W x 2 | 190W x 2 / 280 x 2 | 190W x 2 / 280 x 2 |
Amplifier Design | Class A/B Stereo | Class A/B Dual Mono | Class A/B Dual Mono |
Speaker Outputs (pairs) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Built In Sources | - | - | High-Res Streaming, CD Player, FM Tuner |
Headphone Outputs | 1 (¼”) | 2 (¼”, 3.5mm) independent variable gain and impedance | 2 (¼”, 3.5mm) independent variable gain and impedance |
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 with bass management | 2 with bass management |
DAC | SSE 9018 | PCM 1796 | PCM 1796 |
Digital Inputs | |||
HDMI | 1 audio in + 1 ARC | 1 audio in + 1 ARC | 1 audio in + 1 ARC |
Optical | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Coaxial | - | 3 | 3 |
AES/EBU | - | 1 | 1 |
USB-A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
USB-B | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ethernet (RJ/E) / WiFi | - | - | 1 |
Bluetooth Module | X-FTB02 (Optional) | X-FTB02 (Optional) | X-FTB02 (Optional) |
Analog Inputs | |||
Phono Input | MM variable loading | MM/MC variable loading | MM/MC variable loading |
XLR Inputs | 1 | 2 | 2 |
CD Input | 1 | 1 | 1 |
AUX RCA Inputs | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Amp In (HT Bypass) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Line Output Balanced (XLR) | - | 1 | 1 |
Line Output (RCA) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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