{"id":119123,"date":"2021-01-24T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T17:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=119123"},"modified":"2024-02-24T15:31:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T15:31:52","slug":"advance-paris-a10-classic-an-audiophile-integrated-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/advance-paris-a10-classic-an-audiophile-integrated-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Advance Paris A10 Classic – An audiophile integrated amplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the development of the new A10 Classic amplifier, the engineers at AdvanceParis aimed to offer an audiophile integrated amplifier inspired by the famous X-i1100, renowned for its seductive musicality and lively sound!<\/p>\n

The A10 is fully future-proof and easy to use.\u00a0While its classic design remains timeless, it combines an ECC81 \/ 12AT7 tube preamplifier with a 2x130W Class AB push-pull amplifier.\u00a0In short, the best of both worlds.\u00a0Modernity is also presented thanks to a microprocessor that controls all the functions included in the central command post – the encoder, when pressed for a long or short time, you access the menu.<\/p>\n

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By turning this selector, you can scroll through the inputs: 6 analog for RCA type connectors, including MM phono stage with three capacitance settings (100, 200, 320 pF), balanced line on XLR type input, 5 digital, including 3 optical, one S \/ PDIF and one USB audio, as well as a connector for a bluetooth receiver XFTB01 aptX or XFTB02 aptX HD.<\/p>\n

The USB-A input accepts audio files from an MP3 player or USB storage device.<\/p>\n

Now about the original development, which was not previously in the classic line of the French company.\u00a0First used solution with HDMI inputs.\u00a0Two HDMI inputs, including one for a DVD \/ BlueRay player to use a high-quality audio signal with high-quality processing of the A10 itself, and HDMI ARC for connecting to a screen (TV, projector, etc.) via the CEC protocol, which can also be activated in the menu system settings.<\/p>\n

It also displays information about the system, speaker selection (A, B, or A + B), volume control, serious, sharp or skip (adjustments), automatic standby (or shutdown) setting with selectable delay from 5 to 90 minutes …<\/p>\n

Trigger command In \/ Out turns A10 on and off remotely or transmits a command from it to another device connected to it with mini jacks.<\/p>\n

The A10 offers the ability to connect two subwoofers and modulate the output separately on a preamp or amplifier.<\/p>\n

The fixed Rec Out is for a cassette (reel) type tape recorder, MD, or whatever.<\/p>\n

On the rear panel, the High Bias switch activates Class A operation at a low power stage volume.<\/p>\n

A10 is the choice and voice of those who are ready for ambitious and expensive solutions, while remaining very affordable.<\/p>\n

Success and listening pleasure!<\/p>\n

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