Lenny, I am lusting after that Advance-Paris. Especially after your report, Randy's review and hearing them at AXPONA. Glad you made it home safe.

Today my new A12 arrived at my house, it is a gem

I toured the McIntosh factory in 2014. Their dedication to quality and service is king. They can restore or repair any component they make or made regardless of age. They also have a so-called unaffiliated sister store in a town not far away from their factory that has the used equipment for sale that has been serviced. It’s called Audio Classics in Vestal New York. No foreign manufacturer can beat that.

Being French, I’ve been among the very first Advance Paris Tube amplifier early adoptersi n 2006… Just resold IT a couple of Months ago and still working like a charm! Soundwise, Advance shouldn’t be compared with Macintosh… Powerfull but lack of details , bold mediums , projected voices… I’ve listen to the more recent models and we still get this « coloration ». However, and despite a pure Chinese build, incredible bang for the Buck !

Let us know how it sounds with the Lintons.

I like the way this advance Paris amp looks. What king of power does it produce, Fortes are pretty sweet too.

I wish they would bring the silver faced units to the US. The image in the Australian HI-FI review is beautiful. Any thoughts on how this might pair with Polk LiSM-707's?

From their website "With 25 years of experience in its national market, Advance Paris began under the name Advance Acoustic in 1995 with a range of five speakers developed in France. After expanding its range of speakers, Advance Acoustic began working on electronic products in 2002, launching its first integrated amplifier in 2004."

Someone was def doing their homework on this piece of gear, im a huuuge sucker for shiny glowy things with dancing meters! Need to test this thing on the big Polk SDA's!

I am so waiting for your take on those Wharfdale Dovedales!

Awesome integrated amp for sure but it’s not a McIntosh. Resell one in a couple years and you will understand a McIntosh. Even better, own one for 40 years. That’s the McIntosh value.

I like the looks of the Yamaha below the most. The Paris is a little to busy or colourful but that’s just my taste, obviously 😊

Something I consider most important is simply is this product reliable? I've had a few annoying moments with equipment that is not cheap but cheaply made and has failed. I only look at equipment now with a proven track record and an excellent warranty.

The Advanced Paris is a beautiful amplifier with a similar look of the McIntosh but without the McIntosh premium price. McIntosh is a nostalgic brand, so the question is, someday, is Advanced Paris going to be a nostalgic brand in the future?

Can’t wait for the phase video, hope you have some Bob Carver content.

how dose it sound?

I have the A12 classic and it’s powering my source point 10’s it absolutely slams nothing comes close

What are the warranty detail differences between them?

There were people commenting on some previous videos that thought you had left Just Audio. I thought no way in hell, Lenny loves what he's doing.

10:52 forte time stamp

So what does it sound like

Are the knobs on the Advance plastic?

I don't think I'd have that Advance Paris on top of the Yamaha A-S3200 like that if you are going to run the Yamaha. I have mine in an enclosed glass cabinet and I have two USB fans on top of it since it can get a bit toasty under certain circumstances. Just sayn'.

Anyone compared the A12 to a Anthem STR Integrated?

BTW, if you order it from Germany it's 1K less than state side 😂

A10 is $2499.00 / and the company was Acoustic Concepts before rebranding. Been around for 25 years.

Advance Paris, formerly named Advance Acoustics, has always being a great brand! In a way I’m sad they are going on looking like Mc. They don’t need that! Their sound/quality by their price?!? Unbeatable! 👏🏻👏🏻

How do the new Parasound mono amps SOUND???

Advanced Paris website is painfully slow though, can't even load the main page after 5 minutes

Nice .

Soon big guy, don't know 10 or 12 yet!!! Will be Calling!!! Brother By the way your site says 2 watts per Channel instead of 190 I think!!

One of the rare occasions we have something a lot cheaper in Europe 🙂

Dagnabbit I already have McIntosh. Now I'm so bummed....psyche 😊

Not digging the look of the AP but sound is what matters to me.

The Advance Paris is a good looking amp, but a Mac is a Mac is a Mac. Been around forever and one of the few products that will increase in value over the years. Dare I say NEVER, but I will NEVER part with my Mac. Oh, the little Luxman is awesome looking. Would like to hear it with a pair of really high efficiency speakers like Zu Audio Dirty Weekends.

That "little" Luxman weighs about 80 lbs.

Am I the only one who thinks this amp looks like a white van special😂

Store Link ?

Still have no idea how it sounds😩

So…. According to your website the A12 has 2 watts per channel? Might want to proof read your postings

They started in 1995.

Open the cabinets, and then compare. This is not a comparison.

We want to see under the hood. Take the top off of the A12 and show the inside!

Really bad video. I thought this would be about the Advance Paris A12 as the title suggests, but instead you spend as much or more time talking about the Luxman amp, various speakers, and other components. I got halfway through and ditched. Next time try to stay on point, or check your ADHD.

McIntosh is reliable, Advance Paris is not.😊 Styling is too flashy for my taste and resale value is disppointing,

if I put fancy wheels on a Honda Civic it doesn't make it a Porsche..........Mcintosh......there is no substitute!!!

It’s not hard to find an amp that beats Mcintosh.

Sales video not a review.

A nonsensical, noncommital waste of viewing time.

I _hate_ when newer companies rip off the look of a great established company like McIntosh. Build your _own_ look and following. I wouldn't buy an Advance Paris for that reason, even if they were the most amazing thing on the planet...

And the Chrysler 300 was the Rolls Royce killer, right? Certainly nobody is going to mistake it for a McIntosh, and it will only remind you every time you look at it, that you really really wish it was a Mcintosh. I get it, the video title is click bait, and I’m sure its a fine amp, but this was a completely pointless video. “It’s got tubes and meters! You could hook it to speakers, or maybe hook it to some other speakers. You can see your reflection after you hook it to these speakers”. Let’s not take time to compare it to other amps in its price range, or compare it to the Luxman amp that would directly compete against the amp that it unapologetically rips off in order to gain relevance. Nope let’s waste 15 minutes, state the obvious about its aesthetics, and end it with a generic take like “you could make a good system with this less that a McIntosh”. Well, fucking thanks, Lenny. None of us would have been able to come to that conclusion without your expertise. What a hot take from just audio. Y’all can do better.

I put my Carver C-4000 up against anything