ADVANCE PARIS PLAYSTREAM A7

The Advance Paris PlayStream A7 is a Class AB integrated stereo amplifier designed to deliver powerful, precise, and highly musical sound. With an output of 115 watts per channel at 8 ohms and a High-Bias switch enabling Class A-like operation on the first few watts, it offers a warm, detailed, and natural sound signature. At the heart of the A7 lies a comprehensive network streamer, compatible with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections. It allows seamless access to music libraries stored on mobile devices, computers, or NAS units, and supports DLNA and AirPlay protocols for perfect integration into modern digital ecosystems.

Through the dedicated Advance Playstream app, available for iOS and Android, users can directly access major streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, TuneIn, and many more, ensuring an intuitive and always-connected listening experience. The unit also features a USB Type-A port for playing audio files from FAT32-formatted storage devices up to 128 GB, further enhancing its versatility. On the radio front, the A7 combines tradition and innovation with both an analog FM tuner and a DAB+ digital receiver, offering a wide range of high-quality broadcast content.

The built-in phono input is configurable for both MM and MC cartridges, making it suitable for vinyl enthusiasts. Compatibility with external Bluetooth modules X-FTB01 (aptX, AAC) and X-FTB02 (aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC) enables convenient wireless streaming without compromising audio quality. The DAC section is powered by a 32-bit / 768 kHz AKM AK4490 chip, capable of handling PCM signals up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz, ensuring an extremely accurate and detailed decoding process.

In terms of connectivity, the PlayStream A7 includes an HDMI ARC interface for integration with TVs, an asynchronous USB Type-B input supporting DSD256 and PCM up to 32/384, one coaxial RCA input, and three Toslink optical inputs. It also provides six analog inputs, including five unbalanced RCA and one phono input. Two RCA subwoofer outputs, a stereo Rec Out, and two trigger out ports allow for synchronization with other devices. The headphone amplifier is accessible from the front panel and offers two outputs—one 6.3 mm and one 3.5 mm jack—ensuring full compatibility with all types of headphones.

Tone controls and the loudness function can be deactivated for fully customized sound management, while the “Pre Out” and “Amp In” connectors allow the separation of the preamp and power amp stages, enabling the A7 to be integrated into more complex audio systems. Completing the package is a dual set of speaker terminals, selectable in A/B mode.

Technical Specifications:

• Output power at 8Ω: 115 W
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 80kHz
• Distortion: < 0.004%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 98 dB
• Mains voltage: 115/230V; 50/60Hz
• DAC: PCM 1796
• Network connectivity: Ethernet; Wi-Fi
• Dimensions: 430 mm (width); 135 mm (height); 370 mm (depth)
• Net weight: 9.3 kg