Advance Paris a-i130 Nova Hybrid Integrated Amplifier - Silver

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

Room acoustics influence the sound: dimensions, materials, geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker, both drivers and woofers, based on their 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. This is a deliberate choice.

CONNECTIVITY

Optical 3x PCM 24-bit / 192 kHz

Coaxial x1 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

Phono MM x1 With the Swell — Turntable

REC-OUT x1 RCA Recording Output

Preamp Output x1 RCA Preamp Output

REPLACE OUT x2 Dedicated Subwoofer Outputs

High Quality 6.35mm Headset Jack

Speaker Terminals x2 Bare Wires, Lugs, Bananas

Trigger x2 12V Input & Output

SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 8Ω 133W (THD+N %, 1kHz, 2 channels driven)

Output Power 4Ω 200W (THD+N %, 1kHz, 2 channels driven)

Output Power 8Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, Infinite THD+N at 0.07%) 125W (2 channels driven)

Output Power 4Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N less than 0.07%) 186 W (2 channels active)

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 80 kHz (31 W, 8 Ω)

Distortion 0.042% (1 kHz, 90 W, 8 Ω)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 104 dB (1 kHz, 90 W, 8 Ω)

AC Input Compatibility 115/230V 50/60Hz with switch

Transformer Type / Power Toroidal / 380VA

DAC / DSP ESS9017S Multi-Channel / ADAU1452

Upgrade / DSP (2x) USB A

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

Product dimensions (W x H x D in cm) 43x17.5x35.1

Packaging dimensions (W x H x D in cm) 54.5x29.5x53.5

Gross weight (kg) / Net weight (kg) 17.25 / 13.3

EAN code 3 760 179 292 602 (grey) - 3 760 179 292 695 (black)