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You may return most items within 60 days of delivery. Returns made within 30 days qualify for a full refund, while returns from 31 to 60 days are eligible for store credit or an exchange. If the return is due to our error (incorrect or defective item), we’ll cover the return shipping costs.
Refunds are typically processed within one week of receiving your return.
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For full details, please review our return policy!
Hybrid tube / solid-state design • 76W × 2 into 8Ω • ESS9018 DAC • MM phono & HDMI eARC
The Advance Paris A8 APEX brings the brand’s hybrid amplification concept into a compact, living-room–friendly integrated. A tube-based ECC81 / 12AT7 preamp stage feeds a high-current Class A/B power amplifier rated at 76 watts per channel into 8 Ω (and 110 W into 4 Ω), delivering both warmth and control. With a built-in ESS9018 DAC, MM phono input, and HDMI eARC, the A8 APEX can anchor a serious two-channel system for vinyl, digital streaming, and TV audio in one elegant chassis.
Part of the APEX 30th Anniversary line, the A8 pairs signature Advance Paris musicality with modern connectivity and compact dimensions.
Hybrid topology — Tube preamp section feeds a solid-state Class A/B output stage for a balance of musical warmth and punch.
High-Bias mode — Selectable High-Bias operation increases Class A behavior at lower output levels for smoother, more liquid presentation.
ESS9018 DAC — Converts digital sources from optical, coaxial, USB, and HDMI eARC inputs with low noise and wide dynamic range.
Toroidal 240 VA transformer — Oversized power supply with generous current reserves supports dynamic swings and stable imaging.
Flexible system hub — Multiple analog and digital inputs, plus PRE-OUT, SUB-OUT, AMP-IN, and REC-OUT connections for expansion and system tuning.
For typical sensitivity speakers in small to medium rooms, 76W into 8 Ω and 110W into 4 Ω is ample for realistic listening levels with good headroom.
Not unless you want to tune the sound further. The integrated ESS9018 DAC and MM phono input are designed to handle most digital and vinyl front-ends confidently.
Yes. Connect your TV’s eARC/ARC HDMI output to the A8’s HDMI eARC input for improved TV and movie sound through your main speakers.
Wireless streaming is available via the optional A-BTC Bluetooth module, which adds aptX HD / low-latency support from compatible devices.
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