[{"id":302681522335,"handle":"advanced-paris-integrated-amplifier","updated_at":"2025-12-03T03:23:59-07:00","published_at":"2024-10-08T16:20:55-06:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Advanced Paris Integrated Amplifier","body_html":"\u003c!-- Advance Paris Integrated — styled like Q Meta, with placeholder images --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n \/* Scoped palette \u0026 tokens (copied from Q Meta) *\/\n #apr-integrated-collection{\n --c1:#111;--c2:#444;--c3:#34a8c4;--c4:#dd5321;\n --bg:#f4f4f4;--muted:#6b7280;--bd:#e5e7eb;\n color:var(--c1);background:var(--bg);\n font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,Arial,sans-serif\n }\n #apr-integrated-collection *{box-sizing:border-box}\n #apr-integrated-collection .wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 20px}\n\n \/* Hero + jump pills (Q Meta style) *\/\n #apr-integrated-collection header.hero{padding:24px 0 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bd);display:grid;gap:10px}\n #apr-integrated-collection .kicker{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}\n #apr-integrated-collection h1{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);line-height:1.1;margin:0}\n #apr-integrated-collection .lede{color:var(--c2);font-size:clamp(16px,2.2vw,18px);margin:0;max-width:70ch}\n #apr-integrated-collection .nav-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 0}\n #apr-integrated-collection .nav-pills a{display:inline-block;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid var(--bd);border-radius:999px;color:var(--c1);text-decoration:none;background:#fafafa}\n\n \/* Sections *\/\n #apr-integrated-collection .section{padding:32px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--bd)}\n #apr-integrated-collection .section h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3.2vw,28px);margin:0 0 12px}\n\n \/* Force white card backgrounds (beats theme overrides) *\/\n #apr-integrated-collection .card,\n #apr-integrated-collection .card .body,\n #apr-integrated-collection .card .specs { background:#fff !important; 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Find the perfect match for vinyl, TV via HDMI ARC\/eARC, streaming, or big-room power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Section navigation\" class=\"nav-pills\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#models\"\u003eModels\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#how\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODELS GRID --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"models-h2\" id=\"models\" class=\"section wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"models-h2\"\u003eModels at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- X-i75 --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eSolid-state\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-x-i75-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eX-i75\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_X-i75_Integrated_Amplifier.jpg?v=1757448754\" alt=\"Advance Paris X-i75 Integrated Amplifier Front\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 110 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class AB with High-Bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-B DAC up to 24\/192; coax\/optical; USB-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-x-i75-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- A8 APEX --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a8-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eA8 APEX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_A8_APEX_Hybrid_Integrated_Amplifier.jpg?v=1762287821\" alt=\"Advance Paris A8 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 110 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tube preamp + Class AB (High-Bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS9018 DAC; USB-B 24\/192 \u0026amp; DSD64\/128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e eARC (PCM stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a8-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- A10 Classic --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a10-classic-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eA10 Classic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_A10_Classic_Integrated_Amplifier.jpg?v=1762368124\" alt=\"Advance Paris A10 Classic Integrated Amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 190 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tube preamp + Class AB (High-Bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS9018 DAC; USB-B up to 384\/32 \u0026amp; DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM (100\/200\/320 pF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e ARC (CEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a10-classic-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- A10 APEX --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a10-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eA10 APEX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_A10_APEX_Hybrid_Integrated_Amplifier.jpg?v=1762288146\" alt=\"Advance Paris A10 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 198 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tube preamp + Class AB (High-Bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS9018 DAC; USB-B 24\/192 \u0026amp; DSD64\/128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e eARC (CEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a10-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- A12 Classic --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a12-classic-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eA12 Classic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_A12_Classic_Integrated_Amplifier.jpg?v=1762371064\" alt=\"Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Front\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 280 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tube preamp + Class AB (dual-mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burr-Brown PCM1796; USB-B; optical\/coax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e ARC (CEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a12-classic-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- A12 APEX --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a12-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eA12 APEX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_A12_APEX_Hybrid_Integrated_Amplifier.jpg?v=1762288334\" alt=\"Advance Paris A12 APEX Hybrid Integrated Amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 292 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tube preamp + Class AB (dual-mono, High-Bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS9039; USB-B 24\/192 \u0026amp; DSD64\/128; AES\/EBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e eARC (CEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-a12-apex-hybrid-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- MyConnect 250 --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eAll-in-one\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-myconnect-250-all-in-one-integrated-amp-streamer-with-cd-player\"\u003eMyConnect 250\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"apr-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/Advance_Paris_MyConnect_250_Front.jpg?v=1762372507\" alt=\"Advance Paris MyConnect 250 Front\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 W ×2 (8Ω) \/ 280 W ×2 (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD player, network streaming (Ethernet\/Wi-Fi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burr-Brown PCM1796; USB-B (hi-res PCM \u0026amp; DSD DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV (HDMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e ARC (CEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/advance-paris-myconnect-250-all-in-one-integrated-amp-streamer-with-cd-player\"\u003eView product\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPARE TABLE --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"compare-h2\" id=\"compare\" class=\"section wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compare-h2\"\u003eQuick comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"table\" class=\"compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eX-i75\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA8 APEX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA10 Classic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA10 APEX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA12 Classic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA12 APEX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMyConnect 250\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid-state Class AB (High-Bias)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid tube pre + Class AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid tube pre + Class AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid tube pre + Class AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid tube pre + Class AB (dual-mono)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid tube pre + Class AB (dual-mono)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-in-one hybrid tube pre + Class AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Power (8Ω \/ 4Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 W \/ 110 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 W \/ 110 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 W \/ 190 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 W \/ 198 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 W \/ 280 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 W \/ 292 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 W \/ 280 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWolfson WM8740\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS 9018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS 9018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS 9018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurr-Brown PCM1796\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS 9039\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurr-Brown PCM1796\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B async up to 24\/192; USB-A (MP3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B up to 24\/192; DSD64\/128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B up to 384\/32; DSD64\/128\/256 (DoP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B up to 24\/192; DSD64\/128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B up to 24\/192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B up to 24\/192; DSD64\/128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B 44.1–192 kHz \/ 24–32-bit; DSD64\/128 (DoP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI (TV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeARC (PCM stereo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC (CEC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeARC (CEC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC (CEC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeARC (CEC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC (CEC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM (100\/200\/320 pF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\/MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\/MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\/MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm \u0026amp; 3.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm \u0026amp; 3.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 mm \u0026amp; 3.5 mm (gain\/impedance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubwoofer Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× (mono\/stereo selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× (mono\/stereo selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out \/ Amp-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out; Amp-In; Rec-Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out; Amp-In; Rec-Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out; Amp-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out; Amp-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out (RCA \u0026amp; XLR); Amp-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out (RCA \u0026amp; XLR); Amp-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Out (RCA \u0026amp; XLR); Amp-In; Rec-Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W×H×D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 120 × 320 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 132 × 363 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 175 × 385 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 175 × 351 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 195 × 455 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 192 × 454 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 195 × 455 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.9 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.9 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eSpecs summarized from manufacturer and ListenUp product pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"who\" class=\"section wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cols\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl-first listeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e A12 Classic \/ A12 APEX \/ MyConnect 250 include MM\/MC phono; A10 Classic adds MM with selectable capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-fi + TV setups:\u003c\/strong\u003e A8 APEX, A10 APEX, A12 APEX feature eARC; A10 Classic, A12 Classic, MyConnect 250 include ARC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig rooms \u0026amp; demanding speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A12 Classic and A12 APEX deliver higher headroom and current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact or first systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-i75 (simple solid-state) or A8 APEX (hybrid with eARC) are easy wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW IT WORKS --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"how\" class=\"section wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eConnect a TV with ARC\/eARC\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSet up a turntable\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eUse High-Bias\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Bias biases the first watts toward Class-A for smoother sound at lower volumes—great for late-night listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIntegrate subwoofers\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-i75 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"section wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo all models use tubes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA-series models are hybrid (tube preamp + solid-state power). X-i75 is solid-state only.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich models have HDMI for TV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA8 APEX, A10 APEX, A12 APEX have eARC; A10 Classic, A12 Classic, and MyConnect 250 have ARC; X-i75 has no HDMI.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run two subs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes—A10 Classic, A12 Classic, A10 APEX, A12 APEX, and MyConnect 250 support dual sub outputs.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich models include MC phono?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA12 Classic, A12 APEX, and MyConnect 250 include MM\/MC capability.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use High-Bias?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt emphasizes the first watts in Class-A for a smoother presentation at modest listening levels.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed help choosing? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact a ListenUp Home Theater Expert\" href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/pages\/contactus\"\u003eTalk to a ListenUp system designer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2024-10-08T16:20:54-06:00","alt":"Shop and Compare Advanced Paris Integrated Amplifiers at ListenUp","width":1800,"height":1800,"src":"\/\/listenup.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/a10-classic-angle-face-left.jpg?v=1762374492"}},{"id":639668617375,"handle":"all-regularly-priced-items","updated_at":"2025-12-04T14:52:46-07:00","published_at":"2024-11-30T15:25:35-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"All Regularly Priced Items","body_html":null},{"id":280456888479,"handle":"audio","updated_at":"2025-12-04T19:41:13-07:00","published_at":"2021-12-02T11:21:36-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"top-level","published_scope":"global","title":"Audio","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-06T15:53:45-07:00","alt":"audio","width":971,"height":386,"src":"\/\/listenup.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/audio.png?v=1641509626"}},{"id":641018626207,"handle":"black-friday-preview-2025","title":"Black Friday Preview 2025","updated_at":"2025-12-04T11:42:19-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2025-10-09T14:42:23-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Spooky25"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":275055247519,"handle":"integrated-amplifiers","updated_at":"2025-12-04T13:21:17-07:00","published_at":"2021-08-12T05:14:07-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"default","published_scope":"global","title":"Integrated Amplifiers","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers are all-in-one audio components that combine a preamplifier and a power amplifier into a single unit. \u003cbr\u003e Integrated amplifiers typically feature multiple inputs to connect various audio sources, such as turntables, CD players, and digital devices. \u003cbr\u003eThey also include built-in preamplification stages to enhance the signal before it is amplified by the power amplifier section. \u003cbr\u003eIntegrated amplifiers are a popular choice for home audio enthusiasts who desire a high-quality audio experience without the complexity of separate components.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-12T05:14:06-06:00","alt":"Integrated Amplifiers","width":1080,"height":428,"src":"\/\/listenup.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/category-banner_3048a129-5e68-4e4d-8908-20fba508b66f.png?v=1641335303"}},{"id":280456986783,"handle":"receivers-amplifiers","updated_at":"2025-12-04T13:21:18-07:00","published_at":"2021-12-02T11:25:03-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"top-level","published_scope":"global","title":"Receivers \u0026 Amplifiers","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-04T15:21:55-07:00","alt":"Receivers and Amplifiers","width":1146,"height":455,"src":"\/\/listenup.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/receivers-amplifiers.png?v=1641334915"}},{"id":301151355039,"handle":"welcome10","updated_at":"2025-12-04T19:41:13-07:00","published_at":"2024-07-02T15:18:25-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Welcome10","body_html":null}]