Advance Paris was founded 1995 as Advance Acoustic, a speaker manufacturer, but in 2003 they shifted focus to electronics, changed their name, and the rest is living hifi history.
Advance Paris offers a complete line of electronics including integrated amps, preamps, amplifiers, all-in-one streaming integrated amplifiers, speakers, CD players and more. 39 products in all. Like I said, complete.
We all know I’m an integrated amp fan and my love is not limited to topology—tubes, not tubes, some tubes all work for me—so I’m particularly intrigued by the Advance Paris A10 Classic which houses a hybrid tube preamp paired with a 2x 130W class AB push-pull amp that comes in at a cool $$2499. Nice.
There are also three All-In-One streaming integrated amplifiers like the MyConnect 250 that’s chock full of ins, outs, and functionality including a MM/MC Phono input for the lovers of simple digital and analog ready systems.
Advance Paris products are distributed in the US by Playback Distribution.
Here’s the complete press release:
Introducing 30 Years of Award-Winning Sound: After Generations of Growth Abroad,
Advance Paris Expands its Reach to the U.S. Market
Paris, France – Advance Paris, the award-winning French audio manufacturer known for its remarkable blend of form, function, and value, officially announces its expansion into the US market. With a legacy spanning 30 years in Europe, Advance Paris’s unique lineup of products are now accessible through a wide dealer network across America, both online and in-stores, which has been diligently in the making over the past year through a strategic distribution partnership. This exciting expansion coincides with the brand’s celebration of its 30-year anniversary.
A Brief History
Established in 1995 as Advance Acoustic, the company originally launched as a speaker manufacturer and later expanded its expertise into electronics with its first integrated amplifier in 2003, featuring what has become the brand’s signature aesthetic and engineering approach, including the incorporation of prominent VU meters and classic tube preamplifiers. These elements remain fundamental to Advance Paris’s identity today.
Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace
The A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier ($3799), a hybrid amplifier that combines tube and solid-state amplification and delivers an impressive 190 watts per channel into 8 ohms, is Advance Paris’s top selling product. It features dual-mono construction, and extensive connectivity options, including HDMI, Phono (MM/MC), USB, and Bluetooth (optional). Its distinct, luminous form factor, versatility, and pure sound signature stand to elevate nearly any bookshelf or floor-standing speaker system.
Other popular offerings new to the American market include the X-i75 Integrated Amplifier ($999), X-CD9 CD Player ($1199), X-P700 Pre-amplifier ($1999), X-A160 EVO Stereo Power Amplifier ($1999), and PlayStream A7 connected integrated amplifier ($1999). Each of these products adhere to Advance Paris’s enduring brand philosophy of balancing great sound, functionality, and timeless design at surprisingly attainable price points. Achieving this elusive equilibrium isn’t easy, but it’s precisely what distinguishes Advance Paris in a crowded marketplace.
“American hifi enthusiasts have been asking for Advance Paris for many years, but we have been slow and deliberate about our expansion into each new territory, making sure we secure the right partners at the right time,” said Advance Paris product manager, Cédric Léon. “The United States is an exciting market for us and it feels fitting that we have found our footing here on this important anniversary as a brand.”
Advance Paris is now available in over 40 countries worldwide, including the United States with its fast growing network of U.S. dealers. To learn more about Advance Paris, please visit advanceparis.com/en.
“In the short time we’ve been in America, we have been blown away by the response,” said Léon. “We are grateful for such an enthusiastic welcome and look forward to introducing new products later this year.”
About Advance Paris
Advance Paris is a French hi-fi brand that has been creating exceptional audio experiences since 1995. A distinct blend of technology and art, Advance Paris offers uncompromising sound quality at accessible prices and is sold in over 40 countries worldwide.
