{"product_id":"advance-paris-a10-apex-integrated-amplifier-demo","title":"Advance Paris A10 APEX Integrated Amplifier (Demo)","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Advance Paris A10 APEX Integrated Amplifier — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:0.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"bh-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eAdvance Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"bh-title\"\u003eAdvance Paris A10 APEX Integrated Amplifier (Demo)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eHybrid tube \/ solid-state • 130W × 2 into 8Ω • ESS Sabre DAC • HDMI eARC \u0026amp; MM phono stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the A10 APEX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Paris A10 APEX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends \u003cstrong\u003etube preamplification\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high-current \u003cstrong\u003eClass A\/B power stage\u003c\/strong\u003e for a presentation that’s both warm and highly controlled. Rated at up to \u003cstrong\u003e130 watts per channel into 8 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e (and 198 W into 4 Ω), it has the drive for demanding loudspeakers plus the finesse to reveal fine detail in your favorite recordings. A built-in \u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMM phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a flexible hub for vinyl, streaming, and TV audio in a single, handsome chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Highlights --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube warmth + solid-state grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — ECC81\/12AT7 tubes handle preamp duties while Class A\/B output stages keep speakers under tight control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of real-world power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 130W per channel into 8 Ω and 198W into 4 Ω for confident dynamics with modern speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital done right\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrated \u003cstrong\u003eESS9018 Sabre DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e handles hi-res input from TV, streamers, and computers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in \u003cstrong\u003eMM phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper RIAA equalization—no extra box required for most vinyl rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome-theater friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e, dual sub outputs, and AMP-IN let you integrate serious two-channel power into a cinema system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Technology \u0026 Design --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"technology\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual \u003cstrong\u003eECC81 \/ 12AT7\u003c\/strong\u003e tubes in the preamp add dimensionality and harmonic richness, feeding a high-current Class A\/B output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Bias mode\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selectable High-Bias operation extends Class A behavior at lower listening levels for even smoother texture and micro-detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — An \u003cstrong\u003eESS9018\u003c\/strong\u003e-based converter supports high-resolution digital sources via optical, coaxial, and USB inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC \u0026amp; AMP-IN\u003c\/strong\u003e — One-cable TV connection with CEC volume control, plus AMP-IN to use the A10 APEX as a power amp in a larger system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual subwoofer outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two configurable sub outputs (mono or stereo) allow flexible bass integration in music or theater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section bh-faq\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — A10 APEX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of system is the A10 APEX ideal for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s built for serious \u003cstrong\u003etwo-channel music systems\u003c\/strong\u003e that may also handle TV audio. Pair it with quality bookshelf or tower speakers and, if desired, one or two subwoofers for full-range performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a separate DAC or phono preamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most listeners, no. The A10 APEX includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance ESS DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in MM phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can still add external components later if you’re chasing a specific sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used in a home theater system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use the \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e input for TV audio and the \u003cstrong\u003eAMP-IN\u003c\/strong\u003e connection to integrate it with a separate surround processor while still powering your main left\/right speakers with the A10 APEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Bluetooth included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth is available via an \u003cstrong\u003eoptional A-BTC dongle\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds aptX-capable wireless streaming and even Bluetooth headphone support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why Buy From Us --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"why-buy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Advance Paris Dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert System Design \u0026amp; Speaker Matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntable, DAC \u0026amp; Streaming Integration Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice-Match \u0026amp; Lifetime Technical Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Related \u0026 Upgrades --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"related\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance Paris CD players and streamers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance bookshelf or floorstanding speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofers for 2.1 or 2.2 music\/theater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality interconnects, speaker cables, and power conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA10 APEX Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid integrated amplifier (tube preamp \/ solid-state power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Output (8 Ω)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 130 W RMS (up to ~120 W 20Hz–20kHz at low distortion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Output (4 Ω)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 198 W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass A\/B with selectable High-Bias mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreamp Tubes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × ECC81 \/ 12AT7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz – 80 kHz (±1 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.045% (1 kHz, 90 W, 8 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 106 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS Sabre ES9018, up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz (input-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 × RCA line-level, 1 × MM phono, 1 × XLR balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 × optical (Toslink), 1 × coaxial, 1 × USB-B (computer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × HDMI eARC (TV audio with CEC volume\/control)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePRE OUT, AMP-IN, REC OUT, 2 × subwoofer outputs (mono\/stereo), dual speaker outputs (A\/B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional A-BTC module (aptX-capable; supports Bluetooth headphones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToroidal transformer, 115\/230 V AC selectable, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 430 × 175 × 351 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 12.9 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack with illuminated front-panel VU meters (30th Edition styling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle integrated amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- What's in the Box --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\" id=\"whats-in-the-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance Paris A10 APEX Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control (with batteries, where supplied)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual \u0026amp; documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section per request --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Advance Paris\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Integrated Amplifiers, Stereo Amplifiers\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- (Optional) Add Product\/FAQ JSON-LD here if desired --\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53814241919342,"sku":"ADVA10APEXDEMO","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/advance-paris-a10-apex-integrated-amplifier.jpg?v=1763405433","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/advance-paris-a10-apex-integrated-amplifier-demo","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}