Collection: ADVANCE PARIS

Advance Paris is a French hi-fi manufacturer that has been building amplifiers, CD players and network devices since 1995 – founded as Advance Acoustic, under its current name since 2013, developed in Paris. Typical is the hybrid concept: tubes in the preamp stage, transistors in the power stage, plus dual-mono construction and the large VU meters that let you spot an Advance unit in the dark. Plenty of build depth for the money has been the common thread for thirty years. For the 30th anniversary in 2025/2026, the limited APEX 30th Edition joins the lineup.

What you choose by

The question is rarely "which model", but "which series".

• Classic Line – separate building blocks to combine: integrated amplifiers (A10/A12 Classic, X-i75, X-i1100), preamp X-P700, power amps X-A160 EVO and X-A600, CD players X-CD7 and X-CD9 – for building up step by step.
• APEX 30th Edition – the limited anniversary series: A8, A10 and A12 APEX plus the ACD APEX CD player. If you want one, don't wait for the 31st anniversary.
• Nova – A-i130 and A-i190, expandable by module: A-BTC for Bluetooth, A-NTC for network, A-RTR for radio.
• PlayStream – A1, A5 and A7 with streaming built in from the factory, compact and low on cables.
• MyConnect / MyCast – all-in-one with CD, DAB+ and streaming in a single chassis.
• WTX series – Bluetooth receivers and tube streamers, for upgrading an existing system.

Classic with separate sources: integrated amplifiers and CD players. One device for everything: streaming amplifiers and all-in-one systems. Just missing the source: streamers or Bluetooth receivers. Anniversary models: Limited Edition.

HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an authorized Advance Paris dealer. We'll help you place the series according to your room, speakers and control logic, and our technician Mauri takes care of installation, setup and service. Call us at +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at 076 534 22 00 or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch. Listening and comparing on request, where possible.

Frequently asked questions

What does hybrid amplifier mean at Advance Paris?

Tubes in the preamp stage, transistors in the power stage. The tube stage delivers the typically musical tone, the transistor power stage provides power and control even with demanding speakers. The tubes are wear parts, but they last a long time and can be replaced.

What is the APEX 30th Edition?

The limited anniversary series marking the brand's 30th anniversary: the integrated amplifiers A8, A10 and A12 APEX plus the ACD APEX CD player, in their own dedicated finish.