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You can also read this review of the Advance Acoustic EL-170 in its original German version. We translated it through a syndication arrangement with our German colleagues. As is customary for our own reviews, the writer's signature at review's end shows an e-mail address should you have questions or wish to send feedback.

  • Advance Acoustic MDX-600. It was my listen but the review I read (I am french speaking and there is quite a few of them in french) said barely the same thing.
  • Finding good sub-£1,000 CD players is getting harder, but the French have lots to offer UK ears.

The manufacturer calls them 'streaming amplifier & all in one system' – the term 'receiver' is nowadays rather used for AV-devices. But wouldn't 'all in one' usually also include a CD drive and built-in speakers? In any case, the two 'Playstreams' can play high-definition music from the home network and from the streaming services Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer and Napster, as well as receive web radio and FM/DAB+ stations. They can also be grouped with other Advance streaming devices to form a multi-room setup. They are controlled via an app or using the included remote control and the front display located between the two pointer instruments. In addition to 5 line sources, 3 optical and one coaxial S/PDIF source, a turntable with MM or MC and, in the case of the large Playstream A7, also a TV can be connected via HDMI-ARC. The output power is indicated by Advance Paris with 2x180 Watt into 4 Ohm on the A7 and 2x130 Watt on the A5. The prices are 1290 and 990 Euros respectively.

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I couldn't find any mention of this brand or model on ASR In Europe, at least the The Netherlands, many retailers that sell the well known brands (Marantz, McIntosh, KEF, B&W etc.) also sell this brand. I think recently they renamed from Advance Acoustics to Advance Paris.
https://advance-acoustic.com/en/hifi-elements/stereo-power-amp/21-x-a160
  • Power output 8 Ω : 2 X 160W RMS
  • Power output 4 Ω : 2 X 240W RMS
  • Frequency response : 10 Hz - 80 kHz
  • Distortion < 0,07%
  • Signal/Noise ratio : > 120 dB
  • Channel separation > 80 dB
  • Input impedance : 20KΩ (Asymétrique)
  • Input impedance : 38KΩ (Symétrique)
  • AC Input : 115V/230V (Commutation automatique)
  • Standby power consumption : < 0,5W
  • Power consommation max : 500W
  • Power transformer : 700W
  • Toroïdal transformer
  • Dimensions : H.16 cm x W.44 cm x D.42 cm
  • Net Weight : 19 kg
Im curious how this would compare against Schiit's Vidar for example, which is rated
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  • Power output 8 Ω : 2 X 100W RMS
  • Power output 4 Ω : 2 X 200W RMS

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I found a Dutch review that did some measurements on this amp as well as the seperate preamp, but unfortunately no power measurements.

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https://audio-creative.nl/recensie-2/advance-acoustic-x-preamp-en-x-a160-eindversterker/6/

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Does anyone have experience with this brand/model, or thoughts on the measurement graphs and build?Advance

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