Lewis CaliburnAdvance Paris is marking its 30th anniversary with the introduction of APEX, a premium range of amplifiers and audio components debuting at the Paris Audio Video Show 2025.
Positioned above the company’s Classic range, APEX takes key elements from Classic components a step further.
The APEX range comprises four models in a limited-edition black finish with high-contrast white VU meters: the A8 APEX, A10 APEX, A12 APEX integrated amplifiers and the ACD APEX compact disc player. Each amplifier employs Advance Paris’ signature hybrid valve/transistor topology, delivering precise dynamics, clarity and detail.
“The APEX range represents three decades of French audio engineering and our commitment to constantly refining our craft,” says Cédric Leon, Product Director, Advance Paris.
“We’ve taken everything our customers love about the Classic range – our best-selling products worldwide – and elevated it with premium components and modern connectivity, creating this new range that honours our legacy while setting a new standard for ourselves going into the future.”
The APEX amplifiers introduce significant upgrades over their Classic predecessors, particularly in the DAC architecture. Enhancements include lower noise power supplies, precision ESS Technology voltage regulators and premium passive components, such as resistors, capacitors and operational amplifiers.
The A8 APEX and A10 APEX integrate the high-quality ESS9018 DAC, while the flagship A12 APEX incorporates the top-tier ESS9039 DAC. These advanced digital-to-analogue converters are designed to ensure exceptional detail retrieval and musical accuracy across the entire frequency spectrum.
A standout feature of the APEX range is full HDMI eARC compatibility, providing seamless integration with televisions. Users can enjoy TV audio through their premium hi-fi system, with the APEX amplifiers responding to TV remote commands for power and volume control.
The three APEX amplifiers are compatible with the new A-BTC Bluetooth dongle – the first product from Advance Paris’ forthcoming flagship Nova range – unveiled at this year’s High End show in Munich and expected to arrive in Q1 2026.
The A-BTC enables wireless streaming from smartphones, tablets and computers to the APEX amplifiers. Additionally, when used with the A10 APEX and A12 APEX, it also allows streaming from any connected source to Bluetooth-compatible headphones.
The ACD APEX CD player completes the range, featuring valve-based analogue outputs in both RCA and XLR configurations. The ACD APEX complements any APEX amplifier for a consistent, high-quality listening experience.
Pricing and Availability
- A8 APEX (£1,975) and A10 APEX (£2,450) will be available in November 2025.
- A12 APEX (£3,400) will be available in December 2025.
- ACD APEX (£890) will be available in January 2026.
Decent Audio distributes Advance Paris in the UK.