{"product_id":"advance-paris-a-i130-nova-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","title":"Advance Paris A-i130 Nova Hybrid Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA-i130 NOVA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NOVA A-I130 is based on the conviction that nothing replaces the warmth of tubes to reproduce live music. The ECC81 tube preamplification stage introduces harmonic richness that transistors alone cannot offer—a soundstage depth, a carnal presence to the sound. But uncontrolled heat 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, controlling the most recalcitrant speakers. Downstream, the 4-channel DSP ADAU1452 and the ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode ensure that none of this precision is lost along the way. From tube to speaker: absolute coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/ADVANCE_NOVA_DSP.jpg?v=1784666068\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4-channel DSP ADAU1452 \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour room influences the sound: dimensions, materials, geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker—drivers and woofers—according to its position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result: controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that take a back seat to the music. Studio precision, accessible from your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour music stays the same. Your space, however, reveals it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/ADVANCE_NOVA_DAC.jpg?v=1784666068\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDAC ESS9017S Quad Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour audio file has a history: recording, mastering, various formats. NOVA preserves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, merges 8 channels into 4 analog paths of rare purity—reduced noise, expanded dynamic range, and restored micro-details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles all formats (PCM 24\/192, DSD, HDMI eARC) without alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening: sound as the artist intended. No compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/A8_TUBE_V2_1.jpg?v=1784666067\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eECC81 tube preamplification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes persist because their unique warmth and presence still captivate discerning audiophiles. A matter of physics, not nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ECC81 tube in the NOVA, the first link in the signal chain, shapes the sound. Where a transistor reproduces coldly, the tube adds even harmonics—imperceptible to measurement, but audible. They enrich vocals, strings, and brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResult: a deep soundstage, spatially separated instruments, and captivating presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NOVA doesn't choose between analog and digital. It merges them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/AdobeStock_TV_1.jpg?v=1784666068\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntegrated HDMI eARC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern television broadcasts high-end audio content (Dolby Atmos, high-resolution PCM), but few hi-fi systems take advantage of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NOVA's HDMI eARC solves this: a single connection transmits the native signal, intact, processed by the DSP and the ESS9017S DAC. Without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strength? Seamless integration: your TV remote controls everything, without any change in habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudiophile performance. Intuitive use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/ADVANCE_NOVA_ALPS.jpg?v=1784666068\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eALPS Potentiometer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvisible details transform a device into an object of attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALPS potentiometer on the NOVA, the first point of contact with every listen, offers linear and precise attenuation — without imbalance, without jumps. A technical rigor that inspires confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts touch, soft and controlled, invites precision. A discreet pleasure, but one that leaves a mark once experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NOVA reveals itself the moment your hand touches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/ADVANCE_NOVA_EVOLUTIF.jpg?v=1784666068\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScalable architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevices become obsolete as the world evolves: new formats, new habits. The usual response? Replace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe NOVA focuses on scalability: two dedicated slots. One for the A-NTC cartridge, which adds streaming when you want it. The other for the A-BTC dongle, for uncompromising bidirectional Bluetooth. Insert one, and your NOVA evolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than modularity: sustainability. Your amplifier grows with technology without becoming obsolete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled today, the NOVA will remain relevant tomorrow. By design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":49947894677747,"sku":"A-i130NOVA-GREY","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":49947886584051,"sku":"A-i130NOVA-BLACK","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/ADVANCE_NOVA_A-I130_FACE_grey.jpg?v=1784666265","url":"https:\/\/www.heynowhifi.com.au\/products\/advance-paris-a-i130-nova-hybrid-integrated-amplifier","provider":"HeyNow Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}