The A8 APEX is an Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC by Advance Paris that delivers . Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the A8 APEX compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Thanks to its built-in DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit. Advance Paris A8 APEX lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle.
There are 8 Advance Paris amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Advance Paris Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The Advance Paris A8 APEX is rated at 75 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Advance Paris provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.03% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 75 watts into 8-ohms (20-20k) at 0.03%
- 110 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 100dB Signal to Noise Ratio
When pairing the Advance Paris A8 APEX with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Advance Paris A8 APEX, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
- Phono Input
- 1 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
Outputs
- Pre-out/Main-in Loop
- 1/4 Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Advance Paris A8 APEX doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Advance Paris A8 APEX. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Phono Input
DAC and Digital Music
The Advance Paris A8 APEX's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Advance Paris A8 APEX External Dimensions and Weight
Advance Paris A8 APEX has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5-1/4 x 16-15/16 x 15-3/16 inch (133.4 x 430.2 x 385.8 mm ). The unit weighs
9.39kg / 20.7lbs.
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Advance Paris A8 APEX is approximately 1659.7cm2 / 257.3inch2.
- Width: 430.2mm (16-15/16")
- Height: 133.4mm (5-1/4")
- Depth: 385.8mm (15-3/16")
- Weight: 9.39 kg (20.70lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1659.7cm2 / 257.3inch2
- Volume: ~22.1 liter / 5.8 gallon
Warranty
2 Yr / 3 Yr (registered) of parts warranty and 2 Yr / 3 Yr (registered) of labor warranty is generally provided for the Advance Paris A8 APEX by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Advance Paris |
| Full Model Name |
Advance Paris A8 APEX |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Amp Class |
Class AB-T |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
75 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
110 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20-20k |
| THD |
0.03% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
100 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
|
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
|
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
No |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
1/4 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
133.4mm (5-1/4") |
| Width |
430.2mm (16-15/16") |
| Depth |
385.8mm (15-3/16") |
| Weight |
9.39 kg (20.70lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Yr / 3 Yr (registered) |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Yr / 3 Yr (registered) |