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 near Paris. Typical is the hybrid concept: tubes in the preamp stage, transistors in the power stage, plus dual-mono designs and the big VU meters by which you recognise an Advance device in the dark. A lot 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 line.

What you choose by

The question is rarely “which model”, but “which series”.

  • Classic Line – separate building blocks to combine: integrated amplifiers A10 and A12 ClassicLine as well as X-i50BT and X-i75, preamplifier X-P700, power amplifier X-A160 EVO, CD player X-CD7 – for step-by-step building.
  • 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 until the 31st anniversary.
  • Nova – A-i130 and A-i190, each in black and grey, expandable by module: A-BTC for Bluetooth, A-NTC for network.
  • MyConnect – all-in-one with CD, DAB+ and streaming in one housing.
  • WTX series – Bluetooth receivers (WTX-700 EVO, WTX500, WTX1100) and the tube streamer WTX-StreamTubes, for upgrading an existing system.
  • LINK cables – coaxial, optical, RCA, XLR, speaker and subwoofer cables for the right connection to the Advance Paris device.

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

HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an authorised Advance Paris dealer. We'll help you place the series by room, speakers and operating logic, and our technician Mauri takes care of installation, setup and service. Call +41 44 680 22 00, write via WhatsApp to 076 534 22 00 or 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 provides the typically musical tone, the transistor power stage the power and control, even with demanding speakers. The tubes are wearing parts, but last a long time and can be replaced.

What is the APEX 30th Edition?

The limited anniversary series for the brand's 30th anniversary: the integrated amplifiers A8, A10 and A12 APEX as well as the ACD APEX CD player, in a dedicated finish.