January 14, 2026

Advance Paris APEX

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Advance Paris has launched APEX, a series designed for lovers of beautiful sound. Behind its neo-retro lines lies audiophile engineering, true to the brand’s tradition. APEX is the expression of demanding, passionate French know-how – a tribute to the past, designed for the future. The APEX range is the result of the Advance Paris engineering team’s efforts to push the boundaries of our Classic range in terms of performance and functionality.

 

A8 APEX

RRP: $3,299

The A8 APEX features the hybrid design of our flagship integrated amplifiers in a more compact format, but still delivers high power (76W in Class A/B under 8 Ω) and the same musicality that is recognised worldwide. To celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, Advance Paris are presenting a special limited edition 30TH EDITION with a black finish. The A8 APEX combines timeless design with modern technology to deliver power, musicality and ease of use.

Key features

  • Preamplifier with 2 ECC81/12AT7 tubes offering warm sound and great musicality.
  • 2x76W Class A/B amplifier combining power and listening refinement.
  • High-Bias function activating double Class A bias to enjoy Class A at higher power.
  • Bluetooth aptX AD – LL option (A-BTC module): allows you to send music from your smartphone/tablet/computer to the A8 APEX

A10 APEX

RRP: $4,299

The A10 APEX features the hybrid design of our flagship integrated amplifiers, with high power output (130W in Class A/B at 8 Ω) and the same musicality that is recognised worldwide. To celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, Advance Paris are presenting a special limited edition 30TH EDITION with a black finish. The A10 APEX combines timeless design with modern technology to deliver power, musicality and ease of use

Key features

  • Preamplifier with 2 ECC81/12AT7 tubes offering warm sound and great musicality.
  • 2x130W Class A/B amplifier combining power and listening refinement.
  • High-Bias function activating double Class A bias to enjoy Class A at higher power.
  • Bluetooth aptX AD – LL option (A-BTC module): allows you to send music from your smartphone/tablet/computer to the A10 APEX or send sound from a source connected to the A10 APEX to Bluetooth headphones.
  • Zone A and B: Dual speaker outputs.

A12 APEX

RRP: $5,999

The A12 APEX features the hybrid design of our flagship integrated amplifiers, with high power output (190W in Class A/B under 8 Ω) and the same musicality that is recognised worldwide. It has two power transformers to drive even the most demanding speakers on the market. To celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, Advance Paris are presenting a special limited edition 30TH EDITION with a black finish. The A12 APEX combines timeless design with modern technology to deliver power, musicality and ease of use.

Key features

  • Preamplifier with 2 ECC81/12AT7 tubes offering warm sound and great musicality.
  • 2x190W Class A/B amplifier combining power and listening refinement.
  • High-Bias function activating double Class A bias to enjoy Class A at higher power.
  • Bluetooth aptX AD – LL option (A-BTC module): allows you to send music from your smartphone/tablet/computer to the A10 APEX or send sound from a source connected to the A12 APEX to Bluetooth headphones.
  • Zone A and B: Dual speaker outputs.

ACD APEX

RRP: $1,399

The ACD APEX is the perfect partner for the new APEX integrated amplifiers and your CD collection. It incorporates micro-tubes to give the analogue outputs (RCA and XLR) all the musicality of the original recordings. There are also optical and coaxial digital outputs if you want to convert the digital signal directly into your integrated amplifier. To celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, Advance Paris are presenting a special limited edition 30TH EDITION with a black finish.

Key features

  • CD player with analogue tube outputs offering warm sound and authentic musicality.
  • Raytheon 5744 tubes: extremely robust and durable micro-tubes originally developed for military use, combining power and refined listening.
  • Extensive connectivity: RCA, XLR, TOSLINK optical and RCA coaxial digital, front panel USB audio.