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All Advanced Paris Integrated Amplifier Products

Shop and compare the latest Advance Paris integrated amplifiers - from the compact X-i75 to flagship APEX hybrids and the all-in-one MyConnect 250. Find the perfect match for vinyl, TV via HDMI ARC/eARC, streaming, or big-room power.

Models at a glance

Solid-state

X-i75

Advance Paris X-i75 Integrated Amplifier Front
  • Power: 75 W ×2 (8Ω) / 110 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Topology: Class AB with High-Bias
  • Digital: USB-B DAC up to 24/192; coax/optical; USB-A
  • Phono: MM
  • TV (HDMI):
Hybrid

A8 APEX

Advance Paris A8 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
  • Power: 76 W ×2 (8Ω) / 110 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Topology: Tube preamp + Class AB (High-Bias)
  • Digital: ESS9018 DAC; USB-B 24/192 & DSD64/128
  • Phono: MM
  • TV (HDMI): eARC (PCM stereo)
Hybrid

A10 Classic

Advance Paris A10 Classic Integrated Amplifier
  • Power: 130 W ×2 (8Ω) / 190 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Topology: Tube preamp + Class AB (High-Bias)
  • Digital: ESS9018 DAC; USB-B up to 384/32 & DSD
  • Phono: MM (100/200/320 pF)
  • TV (HDMI): ARC (CEC)
Hybrid

A10 APEX

Advance Paris A10 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
  • Power: 130 W ×2 (8Ω) / 198 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Topology: Tube preamp + Class AB (High-Bias)
  • Digital: ESS9018 DAC; USB-B 24/192 & DSD64/128
  • Phono: MM
  • TV (HDMI): eARC (CEC)
Hybrid

A12 Classic

Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Front
  • Power: 190 W ×2 (8Ω) / 280 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Topology: Tube preamp + Class AB (dual-mono)
  • Digital: Burr-Brown PCM1796; USB-B; optical/coax
  • Phono: MM/MC
  • TV (HDMI): ARC (CEC)
Hybrid

A12 APEX

Advance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
  • Power: 190 W ×2 (8Ω) / 292 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Topology: Tube preamp + Class AB (dual-mono, High-Bias)
  • Digital: ESS9039; USB-B 24/192 & DSD64/128; AES/EBU
  • Phono: MM/MC
  • TV (HDMI): eARC (CEC)
All-in-one

MyConnect 250

Advance Paris MyConnect 250 Front
  • Power: 190 W ×2 (8Ω) / 280 W ×2 (4Ω)
  • Includes: CD player, network streaming (Ethernet/Wi-Fi)
  • Digital: Burr-Brown PCM1796; USB-B (hi-res PCM & DSD DoP)
  • Phono: MM/MC
  • TV (HDMI): ARC (CEC)

Quick comparison

Feature X-i75 A8 APEX A10 Classic A10 APEX A12 Classic A12 APEX MyConnect 250
Topology Solid-state Class AB (High-Bias) Hybrid tube pre + Class AB Hybrid tube pre + Class AB Hybrid tube pre + Class AB Hybrid tube pre + Class AB (dual-mono) Hybrid tube pre + Class AB (dual-mono) All-in-one hybrid tube pre + Class AB
Rated Power (8Ω / 4Ω) 75 W / 110 W 76 W / 110 W 130 W / 190 W 130 W / 198 W 190 W / 280 W 190 W / 292 W 190 W / 280 W
DAC Wolfson WM8740 ESS 9018 ESS 9018 ESS 9018 Burr-Brown PCM1796 ESS 9039 Burr-Brown PCM1796
USB Audio USB-B async up to 24/192; USB-A (MP3) USB-B up to 24/192; DSD64/128 USB-B up to 384/32; DSD64/128/256 (DoP) USB-B up to 24/192; DSD64/128 USB-B up to 24/192 USB-B up to 24/192; DSD64/128 USB-B 44.1–192 kHz / 24–32-bit; DSD64/128 (DoP)
HDMI (TV) eARC (PCM stereo) ARC (CEC) eARC (CEC) ARC (CEC) eARC (CEC) ARC (CEC)
Phono MM MM MM (100/200/320 pF) MM MM/MC MM/MC MM/MC
Headphones 6.35 mm 6.35 mm 6.35 mm 6.35 mm 6.35 mm & 3.5 mm 6.35 mm & 3.5 mm 6.35 mm & 3.5 mm (gain/impedance)
Subwoofer Out 1× mono 1× mono 2× mono 2× (mono/stereo selectable) 2× (mono/stereo selectable)
Pre-Out / Amp-In Pre-Out; Amp-In; Rec-Out Pre-Out; Amp-In; Rec-Out Pre-Out; Amp-In Pre-Out; Amp-In Pre-Out (RCA & XLR); Amp-In Pre-Out (RCA & XLR); Amp-In Pre-Out (RCA & XLR); Amp-In; Rec-Out
Dimensions (W×H×D) 430 × 120 × 320 mm 430 × 132 × 363 mm 430 × 175 × 385 mm 430 × 175 × 351 mm 430 × 195 × 455 mm 430 × 192 × 454 mm 430 × 195 × 455 mm
Net Weight 8.6 kg 9.4 kg 14.5 kg 12.9 kg 17.9 kg 18.25 kg 19 kg

Specs summarized from manufacturer and ListenUp product pages.

Who it’s for

Vinyl-first listeners: A12 Classic / A12 APEX / MyConnect 250 include MM/MC phono; A10 Classic adds MM with selectable capacitance.

Hi-fi + TV setups: A8 APEX, A10 APEX, A12 APEX feature eARC; A10 Classic, A12 Classic, MyConnect 250 include ARC.

Big rooms & demanding speakers: A12 Classic and A12 APEX deliver higher headroom and current.

Compact or first systems: X-i75 (simple solid-state) or A8 APEX (hybrid with eARC) are easy wins.

How it works

Connect a TV with ARC/eARC

Use your TV’s ARC/eARC HDMI port into the amp’s ARC/eARC input. Enable CEC and set TV audio to PCM Stereo; then select HDMI on the amplifier.

Set up a turntable

For MM cartridges, select the MM input; on A10 Classic, start at 200 pF and adjust. For MC, choose A12 Classic / A12 APEX / MyConnect 250 and set gain accordingly.

Use High-Bias

High-Bias biases the first watts toward Class-A for smoother sound at lower volumes—great for late-night listening.

Integrate subwoofers

X-i75 & A8 APEX offer one Sub-Out; A10 Classic, A12 Classic, MyConnect 250 provide dual outs; A10 APEX/A12 APEX add mono/stereo selectable dual outs.

FAQ

Do all models use tubes?
A-series models are hybrid (tube preamp + solid-state power). X-i75 is solid-state only.
Which models have HDMI for TV?
A8 APEX, A10 APEX, A12 APEX have eARC; A10 Classic, A12 Classic, and MyConnect 250 have ARC; X-i75 has no HDMI.
Can I run two subs?
Yes—A10 Classic, A12 Classic, A10 APEX, A12 APEX, and MyConnect 250 support dual sub outputs.
Which models include MC phono?
A12 Classic, A12 APEX, and MyConnect 250 include MM/MC capability.
Why use High-Bias?
It emphasizes the first watts in Class-A for a smoother presentation at modest listening levels.

Need help choosing? Talk to a ListenUp system designer.