Advance Paris launches Nova hybrid amplifier range

Advance Paris introduced the Nova A-i190 hybrid integrated amplifier in Germany on 22 August 2026. The four-product series includes the Nova A-i130 hybrid integrated amplifier, Nova A-NTC network streamer and Nova A-BTC Bluetooth accessory. The announced retail prices are 5.490 Euro for the A-i190 and 4.490 Euro for the A-i130. The A-NTC costs 399 Euro and the A-BTC 149 Euro.

An ECC81 valve handles preamplification in each of the two integrated amplifiers. Their power-amplifier sections use transistor circuitry operating in Class AB. Rated power output is 2 × 190 W RMS for the A-i190 and 2 × 130 W RMS for the A-i130. Separately, the A-i190 uses a dual power supply.

The shared Nova amplifier platform uses a four-channel digital signal processor to perform room correction. The processor addresses four independent audio channels. These comprise two channels for the main speakers and up to two channels for subwoofers. An eight-channel ESS9017S DAC handles digital conversion on the same amplifier platform and operates in quad mode.

The A-NTC connects to networks through either a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi. Through those network connections, it supports Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Roon Ready and DLNA. The A-BTC uses Bluetooth 5.4 with support for LDAC and aptX Lossless. It handles audio at resolutions up to 24-bit/48 kHz.

All four models in the Advance Paris Nova series were available for immediate retail purchase in Germany from the date of their introduction.