Advance Paris A-i190 Nova Hybrid Integrated Amplifier - Black

Nova isn't just a range of amplifiers. It's a belief: that the warmth of tubes and the mastery of digital are not opposites, but complement each other. Each NOVA amplifier incorporates a unique ECC81 tube preamp stage, paired with a Class AB transistor amplification section for uncompromising power.

Downstream, a 4-channel DSP provides precision, professional-grade acoustic correction, followed by an 8-channel ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode, ensuring high-resolution conversion on each channel independently.

The result: a system that adapts to your space, your speakers, your needs, today and in the future.

ADAU1452 4-channel DSP

The room it's in affects the sound: size, materials, geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker, both the main speaker and the subwoofer, according to its position.

The result: controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that leave space for the music. Studio-quality precision, accessible from your amplifier.

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

ESS9017S Quad Mode DAC

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

Its ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, combines 8 channels into 4 analog paths of rare purity: reduced noise, expanded dynamic range, and restored micro-details.

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

Listening: the sound as the artist intended. Without compromise.

ECC81 Tube Preamplification

Tubes continue to exist because their unique warmth and presence still fascinate the most discerning audiophiles. It's a question of physics, not nostalgia.

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

The result: a deep soundstage, spatially separated instruments, and a captivating presence.

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

Built-in HDMI eARC

Modern televisions broadcast high-quality audio content (Dolby Atmos, high-resolution PCM), but few hi-fi systems exploit their full potential.

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

Its strong point? Perfect integration: the TV remote controls everything, without you having to change your habits.

Audiophile performance. Intuitive use.

ALPS potentiometer

Invisible details transform a device into an object of attachment.

NOVA's ALPS potentiometer, the first point of contact with every listening experience, offers linear and precise attenuation, without imbalances or jumps. A technical rigor that inspires confidence.

Its soft and controlled touch invites precision. A discreet pleasure, but one that leaves its mark once you try it.

The NOVA reveals itself the moment you touch it.

Scalable architecture

As the world evolves, devices become obsolete: new formats, new habits. The most common response? Replace them.

The NOVA focuses on scalability: two dedicated slots. One for the A-NTC cartridge, which adds streaming when you want it. The other for the A-BTC dongle, for uncompromising two-way Bluetooth connectivity. Insert one and your NOVA evolves.

More than modularity: sustainability. Your amplifier grows with technology without becoming obsolete.

Installed today, the NOVA will remain relevant tomorrow. It's a deliberate choice.

Analog or digital: make your choice

With NOVA, you can choose the processing domain for your music: digital or analog. A digital source remains entirely in the digital domain, allowing the DSP to apply acoustic correction without further conversion. An analog source can first pass through an ADC to also benefit from this correction.

For enthusiasts who want to keep an analog source, such as vinyl, completely intact, the NOVA offers the ANALOG BYPASS mode (in the setup menu): the signal remains entirely analog, without passing through the ADC or DSP.

Therefore, the NOVA offers the best of both worlds: the precision of digital processing when you need it and the purity of analog sound when you prefer it.

CONNECTIVITY

Optical 3x PCM 24-bit / 192 kHz

Coaxial x3 PCM 24-bit / 192 kHz

1 USB audio port 24-bit / 192 kHz — DSD64 — DSD128

HDMI eARC Stereo PCM — Direct TV Compatible

A-BTC Input For A-BTC Bluetooth Dongle (Optional)

A-BTC Input For A-NTC Streaming Cartridge (Optional)

RCA x5 Line Level - Analogue Sources

MM/MC Phono x1 Moving Magnet & Moving Coil Pickup + Ground

REC-OUT x1 RCA Record Output

PRE-OUT x1 + XLR x1 Balanced & Unbalanced Pre-Out

REPLACE OUT x2 Dedicated Subwoofer Outputs

6.35mm Headset High Quality Jack

Speaker Terminals x2 Bare Wires, Lugs, Bananas

Trigger x2 12V Input & Output

SPECIFICATIONS

8Ω Output Power 195 W (THD+N 1%, 1 kHz, 2 channels enabled)

Output power 4Ω 297 W (THD+N 1%, 1 kHz, 2 channels enabled)

Output power 8Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N infinite at 0.07%) 185 W (2 channels enabled)

Output power 4Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N less than 0.07%) 276 W (2 channels enabled)

Frequency response 20 Hz > 80 kHz (43 W, 8 Ω)

Distortion 0.042% (1 kHz, 135 W, 8 Ω)

Signal-to-noise ratio 104.5 dB (1 kHz, 135 W, 8 Ω)

AC input compatibility 115/230V 50/60Hz with switch

Transformer type / power (2x) Toroidal / (2x) 280 VA

DAC / DSP ESS9017S multi-channel / ADAU1452

Upgrade / DSP (2x) USB A

Remote control Infrared, REM-21, compatible with models A-i190 / A-i130

Product dimensions (W x H x D in cm) 43x19.2x45.4

Packaging dimensions (WxHxD in cm) 54.5x29.5x53.5

Gross weight (kg) / Net weight (kg) 23.1 / 19

EAN code 3 760 179 292 619 (grey) - 3 760 292 701 (black)