The Advance Paris A12 Classic connects more sources than most systems own, moving-coil vinyl and HDMI included, behind tube-lit glass and VU meters. SECRETS found its HDMI audio input sounded worse than USB. If your TV is the main source, the A12 Apex's eARC socket with CEC and its newer converter make it the better fit on paper.
- Output power 2 x 190 W RMS into 8 ohms and 2 x 280 W RMS into 4 ohms, Class A/B
- Dual mono design with 2 toroidal transformers
- Preamplification with 2 integrated tubes, 12AT7, with a warm-up of approximately 30 seconds