{"product_id":"advance-paris-a-ntc-streaming-cartridge","title":"Advance Paris A-NTC Nova Streaming Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Paris A-NTC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a card-format streaming module that plugs into the expansion bay of the Nova amplifiers A-i130 Nova and A-i190 Nova and gives them network streaming up to 24-bit\/192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's therefore not a sideboard device but an expansion card. Small as a cigarette pack, with a service catalogue that puts many a full-grown network player to shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the A-NTC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost streaming retrofits mean: one more box, one more power supply, two more cables. The A-NTC instead disappears into the module bay of your Nova amplifier – power and signal run internally, nothing changes on the lowboard, and the amplifier controls the card through its own menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant to know: the module bay is Advance Paris-specific. The card doesn't fit other amplifiers, and a Nova amplifier is extended by it, not replaced. Outside the bay the A-NTC only works in a clearly limited role – more on that below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically every service with a name is on board: Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DLNA for your networked music collection – and Roon support for those who like it precise. Resolution goes up to 24-bit\/192 kHz, connected either via WiFi or, more stably, via Ethernet cable. A paid subscription isn't a requirement: AirPlay, Chromecast and DLNA play your own music and free sources just as reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the A-NTC suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners of an A-i130 Nova or A-i190 Nova who want to make their amplifier network-capable without an extra device. And for anyone who wants to add streaming with minimal intervention to an existing device with an optical digital input – in that case the card is powered via USB and outputs the signal via Toslink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be clear about who it's not for: the A-NTC isn't a full-fledged streaming component. It has no power supply of its own, no display, no remote control, no volume control and no analogue output – it always needs a device behind it to convert and amplify. Anyone looking for a standalone network player with RCA outputs, app display and its own power supply is in the right place at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e. And anyone who already owns a dedicated high-end streamer won't find a quantum leap here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding streaming without rebuilding the rack – that's exactly what the A-NTC does, unassumingly and with complete functionality. As a Qobuz Hi-Fi partner since 2018, we at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil know where the setup snags are, and we're happy to help: +41 44 680 22 00 or WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e streaming cartridge (expansion card), not a standalone network player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule bay compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advance Paris A-i130 Nova and A-i190 Nova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible with devices with an optical digital input – powered via USB, signal via Toslink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DLNA, Roon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e WiFi or Ethernet (RJ45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e optical (Toslink) in standalone operation; internal connection to the amplifier in the module bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e no analogue output and no volume control – level control is handled by the connected device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e via the amplifier's module bay, or via USB in standalone operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-NTC streaming cartridge, USB power cable for standalone operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich devices does the A-NTC fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInto the expansion bay of the Advance Paris Nova amplifiers A-i130 Nova and A-i190 Nova. Other amplifiers – including older Advance Paris models or devices from other brands – don't have this bay. Tell us your model and we'll confirm in one sentence whether it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the A-NTC work without a Nova amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly to a limited extent. It can be powered via USB and outputs the signal via Toslink – that works with any device with an optical digital input. But it never plays on its own: there's no analogue output, no volume control and no amplifier. A converter or amplifier behind it is mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a streaming subscription for the A-NTC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, a subscription is optional. Via AirPlay 2, Chromecast and DLNA you can stream your own files, free services and web radio apps directly. Anyone using Qobuz, Tidal or Spotify gets the Connect integration on top – but the card also works completely without ongoing costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the A-NTC Roon-capable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the A-NTC supports Roon and can be integrated as a zone in your Roon environment. Together with Qobuz Connect and Tidal Connect, it also covers the more demanding streaming ecosystems. We're happy to help if setup on your home network snags anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the A-NTC from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause streaming setups fail on details in practice: network, app logic, device combination. We've been a Qobuz Hi-Fi partner since 2018, know these pitfalls, and set up the system fully for you on request – by phone, WhatsApp, or through our technician Mauri directly at your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the Nova amplifiers and further accessories from the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/advance-paris\"\u003eAdvance Paris overview\u003c\/a\u003e, matching devices with a module bay under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, standalone network players under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e – and stable connections in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989583393104,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/advance-paris-a-ntc-nova-streaming-cartridge-schraegansicht.png?v=1785411795","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/advance-paris-a-ntc-streaming-cartridge","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}