The Advance Paris A-i190 Nova stands at the top of the brand's integrated amplifier range.

Engineered for the most demanding Hi-Fi systems, it combines extraordinary driving power with a superior-grade sonic architecture, all while retaining unmistakable French stylistic elegance.

Part of the NOVA Series—the new generation of Premium-quality Advance Paris electronics resulting from 30 years of research, development, and refinement in Hi-Fi reproduction systems—it represents an evolution that approaches purely High-End territories with uncompromising design and construction, top-tier components, and the implementation of today's most advanced connectivity technologies:

• Dual Mono Hybrid Architecture & Output Power: Hybrid integrated amplifier featuring a fully Dual Mono construction. Combines a vacuum tube preamplifier stage (2x ECC81/12AT7) with a High-End ALPS volume potentiometer and a solid-state Class AB power amplifier section delivering 190 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (2x 292 Watts into 4 Ohms).

• Comprehensive Digital & Acoustic Processing: Features a built-in DAC, Phono MC/MM preamplifier, and DSP for room acoustic correction, with support for optional plug-and-play streaming and Bluetooth modules.

• Dual Mono Power Supply: Symmetrical Dual Mono power supply design with two 280 VA toroidal transformers, dedicated filter capacitors, and multiple voltage regulators for each channel, alongside independent power supplies for the analog and digital sections.

• DAC & Multi-Channel DSP: Digital-to-Analog Converter based on the 8-channel ESS Sabre Hyperstream IV ESS9017S DAC in Quad Mode configuration to route signal to 4 channels (Left, Right, Subwoofer 1, and Subwoofer 2), supporting native DSD playback up to DSD128 (5.6 MHz) and PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. Features a sophisticated 4-channel ADAU1452 DSP (Digital Signal Processing) with advanced EQ and room correction capabilities, individually configurable for each of the 4 DAC output channels.

• Versatile Phono & Headphone Stages:

  • Phono stage supporting MC High, MC Low, and MM cartridges with adjustable capacitance settings.

  • Headphone amplifier with a front-panel 6.3 mm jack, equipped with gain and impedance adjustments.

• Connectivity & Analog Inputs:

  • Analog Inputs L/R: 2x balanced XLR, 5x unbalanced RCA, 1x Phono MC/MM RCA.

  • Digital Inputs: 1x HDMI eARC (for advanced Smart TV interfacing), 1x USB Type-B (DSD128, PCM 24/192), 3x coaxial S/PDIF RCA (PCM 24/192), 3x optical Toslink (PCM 24/192).

  • Outputs: 2x dedicated RCA analog subwoofer outputs (usable in stereo or mono mode), REC Out L/R, and trigger In/Out ports.

  • System Integration: Pre/Power separation via balanced XLR L/R Pre Out connectors as well as dedicated unbalanced RCA L/R Amp In and Pre Out connectors; dual speaker terminal sets (A/B / A+B).

• Optional Plug-and-Play Expansion Slots: Dedicated slots for two next-generation optional digital interfaces (sold separately):

  • A-NTC: Cartridge module for high-resolution Ethernet / Wi-Fi streaming (up to 24-bit / 192 kHz) supporting major streaming platforms including Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DLNA, and Roon.

  • A-BTC: Bluetooth 5.4 dongle transceiver powered by Qualcomm codecs (aptX HD, aptX AD, aptX LL, and AAC), capable of handling dual-way Bluetooth streams (receiving from compatible devices or transmitting to wireless headphones).

• Build & Design: Sturdy anti-vibration steel chassis, 8 mm finely brushed aluminum front panel, high-quality potentiometers and push-buttons, alphanumeric display, visible tube window, and analog VU meters on a black background with selectable white or blue backlighting.

• Technical Specifications:

  • Power Output: 185 W/ch into 8 Ohms, 2x 276 W into 4 Ohms (THD+N < 0.07%, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven) / 195 W/ch into 8 Ohms, 2x 297 W into 4 Ohms (THD+N 1%, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven).

  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (43 W, 8 Ohms).

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio): 105.1 dB (1 kHz, 135 W, 8 Ohms).

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.042% (1 kHz, 135 W, 8 Ohms).

• Dimensions & Weight: 430 x 192 x 454 mm (W x H x D), weight: 19 kg. Available in Silver or Black finish.

• Accessories: Included REM-21 infrared remote control; optional heavy-duty metallic desktop remote control with rotary dial (A-RTR, sold separately).