Advance Paris? What is it, how is it?

[Kutusov]

It's only in the last couple of years that I've spotted a lot of their gear on reputable hifi (online)stores. The looks are so quirky to me that I never really paid much attention to Advance Paris, thinking it would be some sort of clueless Chinese company just throwing stuff together.

But recently I've also noticed that some audiophile comparisons between amps have been including some of their units.

I couldn't find much about this brand online so does anyone know anything about them? Any experience with, say, their A12 or separates?

 

[Al ears]

It's only in the last couple of years that I've spotted a lot of their gear on reputable hifi (online)stores. The looks are so quirky to me that I never really paid much attention to Advance Paris, thinking it would be some sort of clueless Chinese company just throwing stuff together.

But recently I've also noticed that some audiophile comparisons between amps have been including some of their units.

I couldn't find much about this brand online so does anyone know anything about them? Any experience with, say, their A12 or separates?

Its French, not Chinese and very well regarded in places.
as you say probably not many with experience on this forum.
See KronosAV if in the UK.

Advance Paris A10 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review - AudioPals

Our review of the Advance Paris A10.

www.audiopals.co.uk

unfortunately lack of dealerships precludes audition

 

[bigfish786]

I noticed these today on Kronosav website while I was window shopping. It’s the only dealer I’ve dropped on that have them listed.

 

[robdmarsh]

Looks kind of classy but I reckon the blue VU meters would grow irritating pretty quickly!

 

[Al ears]

Looks kind of classy but I reckon the blue VU meters would grow irritating pretty quickly!

i feel sure they can be deactivated or toned down.....

 

[robdmarsh]

i feel sure they can be deactivated or toned down.....

You'd hope so.

Anyway, with my Triangle love affair I've definitely got a soft spot for the Gallic gear. Would be intrigued to hear one of their integrated amps.

 

[Kutusov]

@Al ears thanks for the link!

The VUs and displays can be dimmed from what I've read. But the white leds around the knobs cant

I currently have the Iota VX stack and I've postponed buying that because I "Knew" I would hate the lightshow... I don't.

There's a good comparison here: (1) Live Multitest Integrated Amplifiers - 2500 euro - YouTube

Through my system I began by not being impressed with it and the Arcan and Yamaha sounded a lot better to me. But after their lunch break, I couldn't really tell the Advance from the other ones. Maybe fatigue and youtube compression.

 

[npxavar]

Its predecessor the "Advance Acoustic X-i125" sounds detailed, spacious and smooth, albeit with a tube-inspired tint over all music. My preference went to Cambridge Audio CXA80 because of the tint and smoothness. Puts you to sleep.

 

[Kutusov]

Its predecessor the "Advance Acoustic X-i125" sounds detailed, spacious and smooth, albeit with a tube-inspired tint over all music. My preference went to Cambridge Audio CXA80 because of the tint and smoothness. Puts you to sleep.

AHAHA!

I was initially interested (and still am) in the Vincent SV 237 or 737 but there are a couple of things in their operation that really puts me off. Apparently there's no fine tunning of the volume and that's a problem for me at nigh. My Rega Io was like that and it really p***ed me off as my music files don't have normalized volume. The other thing is the very basic remote, as a use a Flirc and unused remote buttons for media control.

So it was by looking into Vincent that I was reminded of the Advance Paris gear.

Oh, and apparently Advance Paris is a French/German venture as they are under the umbrella of Quadral (probably distribution).