ADVANCE PARIS X-A160 EVO

Pre owned. In excellent condition. No visible signs of wear. Supplied with original packaging.

The Advance Paris X-A160EVO is a solid-state stereo power amplifier designed to meet the needs of the most demanding audiophiles focused on sound quality. It features an ultra-rigid, compartmentalized chassis engineered to provide effective shielding and prevent any interference between the internal circuits. The components used are of audiophile grade, capable of reproducing music with great refinement and detail, delivering every nuance with naturalness and precision.

Its power supply section, derived from the MAA 1000, combined with very high-current power transistors (NJW0281G and NJW0302G), allows it to handle even the most demanding dynamic passages with ease, delivering a consistently powerful and controlled sound. The X-A160EVO outputs 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms and up to 240 watts into 4 ohms, ensuring high-level performance even with difficult-to-drive loudspeakers.

A distinctive feature of this amplifier is the High Bias switch, which allows the unit to operate in a Class A-like mode for the first watts of output power, providing the purity and naturalness typical of Class A amplifiers, while retaining the efficiency of Class AB operation at higher levels. This system combines the warmth and musicality of Class A amplification with the power and practicality of Class AB, ensuring an engaging and precise listening experience.

Technical specifications:

• High Bias switch for Class A-like operation in the first watts
• No-compromise construction with selected audiophile-grade components
• Ultra-rigid chassis with independent and isolated internal compartments
• High-thickness methacrylate front panel
• Output stage with high-current bipolar transistors NJW0281G / NJW0302G
• Power supply: oversized 700 W toroidal transformer; 4 × 10,000 µF / 80 V filter capacitors
• Connectivity: balanced XLR L/R inputs and unbalanced RCA inputs
• Analog VU-meter outputs
• Trigger input
• Frequency response: 10 Hz – 80 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 0.07%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 120 dB
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 440 × 160 × 420 mm
• Weight: 19 kg