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A12 APEX 

The natural evolution of the A12 Classic. A new version of the legendary A12 Classic, enriched with advanced features, elegant, high-performance accessories, and even better sound quality.

All at the service of a single requirement: high-fidelity. The A12 APEX is a hybrid integrated amplifier, combining the warmth of tubes for preamplification and the power of transistors for amplification.

This subtle marriage offers great musicality, exceptional dynamics and faithful, lively sound reproduction.

Power: 190 W per channel at 8 Ohms  
Dual-mono design: 2 toroidal transformers for high power and a detailed soundstage 
Hybrid architecture: audio tubes for preamplification, transistors for amplification
Dual subwoofer output for improved bass response 
HDMI eARC input for easy integration with your TV 
A-BTC compatibility (optional) for high-quality Bluetooth connection from your smartphone
Bluetooth headset connection via the A-BTC dongle, for discreet listening

Music lovers will appreciate the warmth and richness of sound offered by these tubes, often compared to the timeless smoothness of vinyl.

Thanks to its hybrid technology combining tubes and transistors, the A12 APEX transforms every listening experience into an immersive one, where each instrument stands out with precision and the subtlest nuances of the music come to life.

Designed for discerning vinyl lovers, the A12 APEX takes care of MM and MC cells thanks to its integrated RIAA phono preamplifier.

It ensures accurate correction curve and a balanced sound reproduction, to preserve the full analog richness of your recordings.

Are you passionate about cinema, but don't want to give up the precision of Hi-Fi listening? Thanks to its AMP-IN inputs, the A12 APEX can be easily integrated into a home-cinema setup.

It then provides amplification for your main left and right speakers, giving them pure Hi-Fi sound quality, far superior to that of a traditional AV amplifier.

Correctly calibrated, the subwoofers enrich the bass register considerably, even in a demanding Hi-Fi configuration.

The A12 APEX features two subwoofer outputs can be set in mono or stereo mode, to optimize bass coherence and spatialization for your system.

The dongle A-BTC offers full Bluetooth connectivity: simply connect your phone, tablet or computer to the’A12 APEX.

It also makes it possible to Bluetooth headset connection, ideal for listening to your tunes or watching a movie in silence, without compromising on sound quality.

Thanks to its HDMI eARC input, amplifier A12 APEX connects directly to your TV for easy operation. The functions CEC ensure synchronization: when you switch on the TV, the amplifier also switches on, and the volume control is done directly from the TV remote control.

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Specification

Output power 8Ohms - 2 * 190 W RMS

Output power 4Ohms - 2 *292 W RMS

Frequency response (+/- 1dB) - 20Hz - 80 kHz

THD+N distortion - 0.047% (135W)

Signal-to-noise ratio - 104.8 db

Tubes - ECC81 / 12AT7

DAC - ESS9039

Amplification class - Class A/B with High-Bias

Transformer - (X2)Toroidal

Mains voltage - 115/230 V 50/60Hz

Width - 430 mm

Height - 192 mm

Depth - 454 mm

Net weight  - 18.2 kg

Gross weight - 21.9 kg