The X-A160 EVO is a stereo power amplifier by Advance Paris that delivers 160 watts x 2. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The Advance Paris X-A160 EVO has an MSRP of $2,499.
There are 2 Advance Paris amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Advance Paris Power Amplifier Series
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 X-A160 EVO is rated at 160 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Advance Paris provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.07% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 160 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.07%
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 160 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO?
160 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Advance Paris X-A160 EVO is rated at 160 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO 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 X-A160 EVO, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Advance Paris X-A160 EVO has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
Advance Paris X-A160 EVO Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓160 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 3-prong).
- ✗A power amplifier has no volume control and no input selection - it needs a preamplifier, or a source with a variable output, in front of it.
Advance Paris X-A160 EVO External Dimensions and Weight
Advance Paris X-A160 EVO has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
19.01 kg (41.9 lbs).
- Width: mm (17")
- Height: mm (17-7/8")
- Depth: mm (18-15/16")
- Weight: 19.01 kg (41.9 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 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 X-A160 EVO by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Advance Paris |
| Full Model Name |
Advance Paris X-A160 EVO |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
160 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.07% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| Speaker Outputs |
2 |
| Level Controls |
No |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (17-7/8") |
| Width |
mm (17") |
| Depth |
mm (18-15/16") |
| Weight |
19.01 kg (41.9 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Yr / 3 Yr (registered) |
| THX Certification |
No |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Yr / 3 Yr (registered) |
How much power does the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO have?
The Advance Paris X-A160 EVO delivers 160 watts x 2.
Does the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO use vacuum tubes?
No. The Advance Paris X-A160 EVO is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO?
The Advance Paris X-A160 EVO 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.
How much does the Advance Paris X-A160 EVO cost?
The Advance Paris X-A160 EVO has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $2,499.
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