Advance Paris Apex A12 Integrated Amplifier

Presenting the incomporable Apex A12
The natrual Evolution of a Classic

This new version of the legendary A12 Classic is enriched with advanced features, elegant, high-performance accessories and even better sound quality.

All at the service of a single requirement: high-fidelity.

The A12 APEX is a hybrid integrated amplifier, combining the warmth of tubes for preamplification and the power of transistors for amplification.
This subtle marriage offers great musicality, exceptional dynamics and faithful, lively sound reproduction.

THE MAGIC SOUND OF AUDIO TUBES

Music lovers will appreciate the warmth and richness of these tubes, often compared to the smoothness of vinyl. In fact, audio tubes offer dynamics and depth that capture the essence of every note. Thanks to this technology, the A12 APEX transforms listening into a truly immersive experience, where each instrument can be distinctly heard, and the subtle nuances of the music come to life.

WANT TO SPIN SOME VINYL?

Designed for discerning vinyl lovers, the A12 APEX takes care of MM and MC cells with its integrated RIAA phono preamplifier, ensuring accurate correction curve and a balanced sound reproduction, to preserve the full analog richness of your recordings.

COMPATIBLE WITH HOME-THEATRE AMPLIFIER

Passionate about cinema, but dont want to give up the precision of Hi-Fi listening? The A12 APEX AMP-IN inputs can be easily integrated into a home-cinema setup. It then provides amplification for your main left and right speakers, giving them pure Hi-Fi sound quality, far superior to that of a traditional AV amplifier.

MONO OR STEREO SUBWOOFERS

Correctly calibrated, the subwoofers enrich the bass register considerably, even in a demanding Hi-Fi configuration.  The A12 APEX features two subwoofer outputs can be set in mono or stereo mode, to optimise bass coherence and spatialization for your system.

A-BTC COMPATIBILITY

The dongle A-BTC offers full Bluetooth connectivity: simply connect your phone, tablet or computer to the 12 APEX.  It also makes it possible to Bluetooth headset connection, ideal for listening to your tunes or watching a movie in silence, without compromising on sound quality.

THE IDEAL PARTNER FOR YOUR TELEVISION

Thanks to its HDMI eARC input, amplifier A12 APEX connects directly to your TV for easy operation.

The functions CEC ensure synchronisation: when you switch on the TV, the amplifier also switches on, and the volume control is done directly from the TV remote control.
Technical Specifications

Output power 8
2 x 90 W RMS

Output power 4
2 x 292 W RMS

Frequency response (+/- 1dB)
20 Hz 80 Hz

THD+N Distortion
Signal-to-noise ratio
> 104.8 dB

DAC
ESS9039

Tubes
ECC81 / 12AT7 

Amplification class
Class A/B with High-Bias

Transformer
x 2 Toroidal

Digital inputs
3 x Optic : 24bit - 192kHz PCM 
3 x Coaxial : 24bit - 192kHz PCM
1x USB audio 24bit/192 kHz PCM - DSD64 - DSD128
HDMI eARC : PCM Stereo
AES-EBU : 24bit - 192kHz PCM

Mains Voltage
115/230 V 50/60Hz

A-BTC input
For A-BTC Bluetooth receiver (optional)

Analogue inputs
RCA LINE level 5x - MM PHONO level 1x + GROUND
XLR Line level 2x

Analogue outputs
REC-OUT x 1
PRE-OUT x1 RCA - 1x XLR
SUB-OUT x 2

Headphone jack
Jack 6.35 mm
Mini-jack 3.5 mm

High Bias
Yes, On/OFF swirch

Update
Via USB key on UPDATE port 

Speaker terminals
2x Screw terminals compatible with bare cable
spade and banana plugs

Remote control
Infrarouge, REM-19, compatible with A12 APEX and ACD

Trigger jack
2 x Input and Output, 12V 

Dimensions (W x H x D)
430 x 192 x 454 mm
*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.

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