Advance Paris NOVA A-i190 Integrated Amplifier

Two mono amplifiers. One chassis. The NOVA A-i190 takes the hybrid philosophy to its ultimate expression: dual toroidal power supplies, 2 x 190W RMS, exceptional soundstage. For those for whom nothing is too much. The most demanding speakers, largest rooms, most complex passages – everything is handled with the same serene ease.

Like two mono amplifiers in a single chassis

The fundamental difference between the A-i130 and the A-i190 can be summed up in two words: dual power. Two independent toroidal transformers, each 280 VA, each dedicated to a channel. No interaction. No sharing. No compromises. The result is immediately perceptible: a wider soundstage, clearer channel separation, dynamics that seem to know no limits. The A-i190 drives any loudspeaker with disarming ease – whether easy or demanding.

4-channel DSP ADAU1452

Your room influences the sound: dimensions, materials, geometry. The NOVA’s 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker, drivers and woofers – according to its position. The result: controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that take a back seat to the music. Studio precision, accessible from your amplifier. Your music stays the same. Your space, however, reveals it.

DAC ESS9017S Quad Mode

Your audio file has a history: recording, mastering, various formats. NOVA preserves it. Its ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, merges 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 alteration. Listening: sound as the artist intended. No compromises.

ECC81 tube preamplification

Tubes persist because their unique warmth and presence still captivate discerning audiophiles. A matter of physics, not nostalgia. The ECC81 tube in the NOVA, the first link in the signal chain, shapes the sound. Where a transistor reproduces coldly, the tube adds even harmonics – imperceptible to measurement, but audible. They enrich vocals, strings, and brass. Result: a deep soundstage, spatially separated instruments, and captivating presence. The NOVA doesn’t choose between analog and digital. It merges them.

Integrated 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 signal, intact, processed by the DSP and the ESS9017S DAC. Without compromise. Its strength? Seamless integration: your TV remote controls everything, without any change in habits. Audiophile performance. Intuitive use.

ALPS Potentiometer

Invisible details transform a device into an object of attachment. The ALPS potentiometer on the NOVA, the first point of contact with every listen, offers linear and precise attenuation – without imbalance, without jumps. A technical rigor that inspires confidence. Its touch, soft and controlled, invites precision. A discreet pleasure, but one that leaves a mark once experienced. The NOVA reveals itself the moment your hand touches it.

Scalable architecture

Devices become obsolete as the world evolves: new formats, new habits. The usual 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 bidirectional Bluetooth. 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. By design.