The Playstream A7 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier by Advance Paris that delivers 115 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 180 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2024. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via Binding Post. Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the Playstream A7 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Thanks to its built-in Burr-Brown PCM1796 DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit. Advance Paris Playstream A7 lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle. Advance Paris Playstream A7 has an MSRP of 2499$.
There are 9 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 Playstream A7 is rated at 115 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 115 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-80 kHz)
- 180 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 98dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 115 watts actually play in your room? →
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Which speakers suit the Advance Paris Playstream A7?
115 W into 8 ohms, 180 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
When pairing the Advance Paris Playstream A7 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.
What size of room is the Advance Paris Playstream A7 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Advance Paris Playstream A7 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Advance Paris Playstream A7, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Advance Paris Playstream A7 has total of 4 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
- Yes Optical Digital Input
- Yes Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
- HDMI Input (Yes)
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Yes Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Advance Paris Playstream A7 features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
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Phono Input
Advance Paris Playstream A7 features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
DAC and Digital Music
The Advance Paris Playstream A7's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the Playstream A7 is the
Burr-Brown PCM1796.
Advance Paris Playstream A7 External Dimensions and Weight
Advance Paris Playstream A7 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5-5/16 x 16-15/16 x 14-9/16 inch (135 x 430 x 370 mm ). The unit weighs
9.3 kg (20.5 lbs).
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 Playstream A7 is approximately 1591.0cm2 / 246.6inch2.
- Width: 430.0mm (16-15/16")
- Height: 135.0mm (5-5/16")
- Depth: 370.0mm (14-9/16")
- Weight: 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1591.0cm2 / 246.6inch2
- Volume: ~21.5 liter / 5.7 gallon
Available colors
Advance Paris Playstream A7 is available in Black and Silver color options.
| General |
| Brand |
Advance Paris |
| Full Model Name |
Advance Paris Playstream A7 |
| Release Date |
2024 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
115 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
180 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-80 kHz |
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
98 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
Burr-Brown PCM1796 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
Yes |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding Post |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
135.0mm (5-5/16") |
| Width |
430.0mm (16-15/16") |
| Depth |
370.0mm (14-9/16") |
| Weight |
9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the Advance Paris Playstream A7 have?
The Advance Paris Playstream A7 delivers 115 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 180 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It increases its output into 4 ohms, so it has some headroom for harder-to-drive speakers.
Does the Advance Paris Playstream A7 use vacuum tubes?
No. The Advance Paris Playstream A7 is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Advance Paris Playstream A7?
The Advance Paris Playstream A7 uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the Advance Paris Playstream A7 have a built-in DAC?
Yes. The Advance Paris Playstream A7 has a built-in DAC (Burr-Brown PCM1796), so you can feed it a digital source directly without buying a separate converter.
Can I connect a turntable to the Advance Paris Playstream A7?
Yes. The Advance Paris Playstream A7 has a built-in phono stage for MM cartridges, so a turntable can be connected directly without a separate phono preamp. It is voiced for moving-magnet cartridges; a moving-coil cartridge would need an extra step-up stage.
Does the Advance Paris Playstream A7 have Bluetooth?
Yes. The Advance Paris Playstream A7 supports Bluetooth, so you can stream straight from a phone, tablet or laptop.
Can the Advance Paris Playstream A7 stream music over the network?
Yes. The Advance Paris Playstream A7 is a streaming amplifier, with Wi-Fi. It plays from your network without a separate streamer.
Does the Advance Paris Playstream A7 have a headphone output?
Yes. The Advance Paris Playstream A7 has a Yes-inch headphone output on the front panel for private listening.
How much does the Advance Paris Playstream A7 cost?
The Advance Paris Playstream A7 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $2,499.
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