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Yongki Go, Ph.D.
Advance Paris is a French audio equipment manufacturer that has been in operation since 1995. Starting out as Advance Audio, the company began its journey by producing speakers. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include various electronic components. The company went international in 2005 and rebranded itself as Advance Paris in 2013. Throughout its journey, the company’s mission has been to deliver uncompromising sound quality at affordable prices. Moreover, the company strives to create audio experiences out of a harmonious blend of technology and art.
Figure Preview 1 – Advance Paris X-P700 and X-A160 EVO pair
The Advance Paris X-P700 is a modern preamplifier that handles the switching of analog and digital signals. It features a dual-mono topology and offers two output modes: Class A and Discrete (Class AB), a feature that is rarely found even on more expensive preamplifiers. The DAC onboard the X-P700 is a Burr Brown PCM 1796 DAC capable of 24-bit/192 kHz conversion.
The X-P700 offers comprehensive connectivity consisting of nine analog inputs (including one balanced), an MM/MC phono input, and multiple digital inputs (two optical, one coaxial, one USB-B, and one USB-A).
The X-A160 EVO is a stereo power amplifier that can deliver 160 W/channel into 8-ohm loads or 240 W/channel into 4-ohm loads. It can accept balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) inputs. The amplifier features an ultra-rigid compartmentalized chassis that provides effective shielding against interference between circuits. While it is a class AB amplifier, it can operate in Class A mode for the initial watts when Hi-Bias is selected.
If you are a fan of VU meters, rejoice! The X-A160 EVO features two large VU meters on its front panel. The light on the VU meters can be dimmed or turned off completely.
In our upcoming review, we will be looking into more detail at the features and performance that this pair offers.
Analog inputs:
1 Balanced XLR, 7 Unbalanced RCA, 1 Phono MC / MM
Digital inputs:
1 USB Type-B, 1 SPDIF Coaxial RCA, 2 Toslink optical
Analog outputs:
1 stereo L / R balanced XLR, 1 stereo L / R unbalanced RCA, 1 stereo L / R Pre-Out Hi-Pass RCA, 2 Sub Out RCA
Double trigger out port
Black finish with a 10 mm-thick methacrylate panel
Remote control included
Dimensions (L x H x D):
43 x 12 x 28 cm
Weight:
6.7 kg
Power output:
2 x 160W RMS (8 Ω), 2 x 240W RMS (4 Ω)
Frequency Response:
10 Hz – 80 kHz
Distortion:
< 0.07%
Signal/Noise Ratio:
> 120 dB
Channel Separation:
> 80 dB
Standby Power Consumption:
< 0.5W
Maximum Power Consumption:
500W
Dimensions:
H.16 cm x W.44 cm x D.42 cm
Net Weight:
19 kg
Product Name:
X-P700 and X-A160 EVO
Product Type:
Modern preamplifier (with DAC capability) and power amplifier
MSRP:
$2,499 (X-P700) and $2,499 (X-A160 EVO)
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Company:
Figure Preview 2 – Advance Paris X-P700 and X-A160 EVO in use
SECRETS has positively reviewed several Advance Paris products, including the A12 integrated amplifier and the MyConnect 250 all-in-one amplifier. These favorable reviews prompted my interest in whether the Advance Paris’ separate components can achieve similar levels of performance. Stay tuned for my full review of the X-P700 preamplifier and X-A160 EVO power amplifier.