Advance Paris - A-i130 NOVA Integrated Amplifer - Black

The NOVA A-I130 is based on the conviction that nothing replaces the warmth of a tube for reproducing vibrant music. The ECC81 tube preamp stage introduces a harmonic richness that transistors alone cannot provide—a depth of soundstage a visceral presence of sound. But warmth without control is not high fidelity. That's why the Class AB amplification section powered by a 380 VA toroidal transformer takes over with authority—capturing the most demanding dynamics governing the most recalcitrant speakers.  Downstream the ADAU1452 4-channel DSP and the ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode ensure that none of this precision is lost along the way. From tube to speaker: absolute coherence.Features4-Channel ADAU1452 DSPQuad-Mode 8-Channel ESS9017S DACECC81 Tube PreamplificationBuilt-In HDMI eARC4-Channel DSP ADAU1452 Your room influences the sound: dimensions materials geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker — speakers and subwoofers — according to its position. The result: controlled bass a stable soundstage and speakers that fade into the background allowing the music to take center stage. Studio-quality precision accessible from your amplifier.ESS9017S Quad Mode DACYour audio file has a history: recording mastering various formats. The NOVA preserves it. Its ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode merges 8 channels into 4 analog channels of rare purity — reduced noise expanded dynamics restored micro-details. It handles all formats (PCM 24/192 DSD HDMI eARC) without alteration.ECC81 Tube PreamplifierTubes endure because their unique warmth and presence continue to captivate discerning audiophiles. It's a matter of physics not nostalgia. The NOVA's ECC81 tube the first link in the signal chain shapes the sound. Where the transistor reproduces the sound coldly the tube adds even harmonics—imperceptible to me