Advance Paris A8 Apex 30th Anniversary Edition

The Advance Paris A8 Apex 30th Anniversary Edition is a high-performance integrated amplifier developed to mark thirty years of Advance Paris engineering. It is designed to deliver a combination of musicality, control and flexibility, making it suitable as the centrepiece of a modern hi-fi system.

The amplifier uses a hybrid preamplifier stage incorporating ECC81 vacuum tubes, combined with a high-current Class AB power amplifier. A switchable high-bias mode allows the output stage to operate with increased Class A bias for lower distortion at lower listening levels, while retaining power and control when higher output is required.

Digital connectivity is extensive, including optical, coaxial, USB and HDMI eARC inputs, allowing the A8 Apex to integrate seamlessly with televisions and modern digital sources. Analogue connectivity is equally comprehensive, with multiple line-level inputs, a moving-magnet phono stage and dedicated outputs for system expansion and subwoofer integration.