Advance Paris NOVA A-i190

Integrated Amplifier

Advance Paris NOVA A-i190

Integrated Amplifier
$7,999.00
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Overview

Two mono amplifiers. One chassis. The NOVA A-I190 pushes the hybrid philosophy to its ultimate expression: dual toroidal power supplies, 2 x 190 W RMS, and an exceptional soundstage. For those for whom nothing is too much. With 2 x 190 W into 8 Ω and 2 x 297 W into 4 Ω, the NOVA A-I190 knows no bounds. The most demanding speakers, the largest rooms, the most complex passages—everything is handled with the same serene ease. The hybrid ECC81 tube architecture preserves the organic warmth and harmonic richness that characterize the NOVA range. But here, it is amplified by an absolutely robust electrical foundation: two transformers that share nothing and compromise nothing. Add the balanced XLR output to connect your professional equipment, the MC/MM phono for your most precious vinyl records and you have an amplifier that rivals separations costing ten times its price.
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Dual Power Supply Design

The fundamental difference between the A-I130 and the A-I190 can be summed up in two words: dual power supply. Two independent toroidal transformers, 280 VA each, dedicated to one channel. No interaction. No sharing. No compromises.

The result is immediately noticeable: a wider soundstage, clearer channel separation, and seemingly limitless dynamics.

The A-I190 drives any speaker with disarming ease—whether easy to drive or demanding.

4-channel DSP ADAU1452

Your room influences the sound: dimensions, materials, geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker — speakers and subwoofers — according to its position.

The result: controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that fade into the background, allowing the music to take center stage. Studio-quality precision, accessible from your amplifier.

Your music remains the same. Your space, however, reveals it.

ESS9017S Quad Mode DAC

Your audio file has a history: recording, mastering, various formats. The NOVA preserves it.

Its ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, merges 8 channels into 4 analog channels of rare purity — reduced noise, expanded dynamics, micro-details restored.

It handles all formats (PCM 24/192, DSD, HDMI eARC) without alteration.

Listen: the sound as the artist intended. Uncompromising.

ECC81 Tube Preamplifier

Tubes endure because their unique warmth and presence continue to captivate discerning audiophiles. It's a matter of physics, not nostalgia.

The NOVA's ECC81 tube, the first link in the signal chain, shapes the sound. Where the transistor reproduces sound coldly, the tube adds even harmonics—imperceptible to measurement, but audible. These enrich vocals, strings, and brass instruments.

The result: a deep soundstage, spatialized instruments, a captivating presence.

The NOVA doesn't choose between analog and digital. It merges them.

Built-in HDMI eARC

Modern television broadcasts high-end audio content (Dolby Atmos, high-resolution PCM), but few hi-fi systems take advantage of it.

The NOVA's HDMI eARC solves this: a single connection transmits the native, unaltered signal, processed by the ESS9017S DSP and DAC. Without compromise.

Its advantage? Seamless integration: your TV remote controls everything, without changing your habits.

Audiophile performance. Intuitive use.

ALPS Potentiometer

Invisible details transform a device into an object of attachment.

The NOVA's ALPS potentiometer, the first point of contact with each listen, offers linear and precise attenuation — without imbalance or sudden jolts. Technical rigor that inspires confidence.

Its soft and controlled touch invites precision. A subtle pleasure, but one that leaves a lasting impression once experienced.

The NOVA reveals itself as soon as a hand is placed on it.

Scalable Architecture

Devices become obsolete as the world evolves: new formats, new habits. The usual response? Replace.

The NOVA prioritizes expandability: two dedicated slots. One for the A-NTC cartridge, which adds streaming whenever desired. The other for the A-BTC dongle, offering uncompromising two-way Bluetooth. Insert it, and the NOVA evolves.

More than just modularity: durability. This amplifier grows with technology, without becoming obsolete.

Installed today, NOVA will remain relevant tomorrow. By design.

Advance Paris NOVA A-i190 Integrated Amplifier

Details & Specs

ModelAdvance Paris NOVA A-i190
Output Power 8Ω195 W (THD+N 1%, 1kHz, 2 channels activated)
Output Power 4Ω297 W (THD+N 1%, 1kHz, 2 channels activated)
Output Power 8Ω (20Hz–20kHz)185 W (2 channels activated, THD+N less than 0.07%)
Output Power 4Ω (20Hz–20kHz)276 W (2 channels activated, THD+N less than 0.07%)
Frequency Response20Hz - 80kHz (43W, 8Ω)
Distortion0.042% (1kHz, 135W, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio105.1 dB (1kHz, 135W, 8Ω)
DAC / DSPESS9017S multi-channel / ADAU1452
Tube PreamplifierECC81
Power SupplyDual mono design with (2x) toroidal transformers, (2x) 280 VA
Optical Inputs3 x Optical (24-bit/192 kHz PCM)
Coaxial Inputs3 x Coaxial (24-bit/192 kHz PCM)
USB Audio1 x USB Audio (24-bit/192 kHz, DSD64, DSD128)
HDMI eARCPCM Stereo, Direct TV Compatibility
RCA Inputs5 x RCA
Phono Input1 x MM / MC Phono with Ground
REC-OUT1 x RCA
PRE-OUT1 x RCA + 1 x XLR (balanced and unbalanced)
SUB-OUT2 x Dedicated Subwoofer Outputs
Headphone Output6.35 mm Jack
Speaker Terminals2 x Pairs (bare wire, lugs, banana plugs)
Trigger2 x 12V Input / Output
Expansion SlotsA-BTC Bluetooth dongle, A-NTC streaming cartridge (optional)
AC Input Compatibility115/230V, 50/60Hz switchable
Update / DSP(2x) USB A
RemoteInfrared REM-21
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)16.9 x 7.6 x 17.9 in (43 x 19.2 x 45.4 cm)
Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D)21.5 x 11.6 x 21.1 in (54.5 x 29.5 x 53.5 cm)
Net Weight41.9 lb (19 kg)
Gross Weight50.9 lb (23.1 kg)

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