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Price: € 2750

Advance Paris A12

The advance did well in this group test. It is a device with an awful lot of connectivity options and a very solid, stable amplifier. The focus is not so much on loads of detail or precision, but rather on rhythm, and the “fun factor”.

For example, Martijn writes in his notes “bass is somewhat warm and easily audible. Reverb is clear, saxophone somewhat diffuse. It’s nice and rhythmic!” Yung then reports, “Nice stereo image and lovely reverb” to the Vega Trails track. Your author also noted the rhythmic nature. Apparently a standout feature with this amp.

Geoffrey reports in his notes,“smooth, not sharp, not too bass heavy, a little less splashy, smooth, rhythmic, everything nicely balanced” In short all your authors notice the rhythmic character of the Advance Paris A12

We have described the Advance Paris in detail in a complete review. So let’s not repeat ourselves here by saying that this is a very complete amplifier with an attractive price. Ow… and a cool design!

Measurements Advance Paris A12

The Advance Paris’ amplifier measures very well. Power delivery is neat and so is distortion; it is nicely low. Advance uses a lot of feedback in its design which makes for a quiet and low noise floor. Also, the power supply is remarkably quiet. In short: technically not much to complain about! Great device for a decent price.

Specifications Advance Paris A12

Country of origin France (china made)
Dac Yes. 3x optical, 3x coaxial, HDMI, AES, USB
Analog 5 x single ended in, Phono MM/MC, Pre-out, amp-in, 2x XLR-in, XLR-out, sub-out.
Power 180 watts 8 Ohms / 285 watts 4 Ohms
Power supply Not known
Dimensions / Weight 43 x 37 x 17cm – 18 Kg
Price 2700 Euro
Tested price range
Price cheapest product: €2400
Price most expensive product: €3000
Production country
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Sound Samples
Properties
  • Brand and model: Advance Paris A12
  • Build quality: Cheerful and striking appearance.
  • Overall impression: An amplifier with a high fun factor
  • Price: €2700
  • Brand and model: Arcam SA30
  • Build quality: Bit austere, but solid
  • Overall impression: Nice balance and very fine rhythmic character
  • Price: €2799
  • Brand and model: Atoll IN300
  • Build quality: Solid, functional
  • Overall impression: Round sound, forgiving.
  • Price: €3000
  • Brand and model: Cyrus Classic Amp
  • Build quality: Typical cyrus, Solidly built
  • Overall impression: Precise amplifier with an up-beat character
  • Price: €2400
  • Brand and model: Moon 250i
  • Build quality: Chic, sturdy, functional
  • Overall impression: Roundly relaxed sound. Forgiving
  • Price: €2499
  • Brand and model: Rega Elicit MK5
  • Build quality: Sober, solid, functional
  • Overall impression: Very fine amplifier with focus on a large stereo image
  • Price: €2600
  • Brand and model: Yamaha A-S1200
  • Build quality: Chic, classic, very nicely finished
  • Overall impression: Very neutral and correct
  • Price: €2600
  • Winkels met Advance Paris

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    Grotestraat 23
    5931 CS Tegelen, NL
    Parkweg 23
    8084GG 't Harde, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Geldropseweg 105
    5611 SE Eindhoven, NL
    Breestraat 146-148
    2311CX Leiden, Zuid Holland, NL
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL

    Winkels met Arcam

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Pleinweg 136
    3083 EP Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NL
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    Parkweg 23
    8084GG 't Harde, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Korevaarstraat 2 e-f
    2311 JS Leiden, NL
    Jozef Verbovenlei 54
    2100 Deurne, BE
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL
    Paalstraat 128
    2900 Schoten, BE

    Winkels met Atoll

    Cort van der Lindelaan 11
    9722 LP Groningen, NL
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    Stationsweg 87
    9471 GM Zuidlaren, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Spoorstraat 18
    7491 CK Delden, Overijssel, NL
    Steenstraat 54
    6828 CM Arnhem, Gelderland, NL
    St.-Katelijnevest 53
    2000 Antwerpen, BE
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL

    Winkels met Cyrus

    Korevaarstraat 2 e-f
    2311 JS Leiden, NL
    St.-Katelijnevest 53
    2000 Antwerpen, BE

    Winkels met Moon

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Pleinweg 136
    3083 EP Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NL
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Korte Jansstraat 11
    3512GM Utrecht, NL
    Korevaarstraat 2 e-f
    2311 JS Leiden, NL

    Winkels met Rega

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    Stationsweg 87
    9471 GM Zuidlaren, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Breestraat 146-148
    2311CX Leiden, Zuid Holland, NL
    Koningsstraat 35
    2011TC Haarlem, Noord Holland, NL
    Steenstraat 54
    6828 CM Arnhem, Gelderland, NL
    Theresiastraat 151 - 157
    2593 AG Den Haag, Noord Holland, NL
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL

    Winkels met Yamaha

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Pleinweg 136
    3083 EP Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NL
    Hooikade 13
    2627 Delft, Zuid Holland, NL
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    Grotestraat 23
    5931 CS Tegelen, NL
    Parkweg 23
    8084GG 't Harde, NL
    Stationsweg 87
    9471 GM Zuidlaren, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Hermesweg 2
    3741 GP Baarn, Utrecht, NL
    Korevaarstraat 2 e-f
    2311 JS Leiden, NL
    Steenstraat 54
    6828 CM Arnhem, Gelderland, NL
    St.-Katelijnevest 53
    2000 Antwerpen, BE
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL