Advance Paris is expanding its U.S. story with a new top-tier lineup called NOVA, a five-piece range built around two integrated amplifiers and a set of modular add-ons designed to add streaming, Bluetooth, and a more tactile control experience. The French brand first previewed the series at High End Munich 2025, and the lineup is set to make its U.S. debut at AXPONA 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois, April 10 through 12.

That matters because Advance Paris is still a relatively fresh name for many U.S. buyers. Home Theater Review covered the company’s American market arrival in early 2025, when the brand said it was finally bringing its amplifiers and other hi-fi gear stateside after roughly 30 years building its reputation in Europe. In other words, NOVA is not just another product launch. It is also part of the brand’s next step in trying to establish a clearer identity here.

At the center of the NOVA range are two integrated amplifiers: the A-i130 and A-i190. As the names suggest, one is rated at 130 watts per channel and the other at 190 watts per channel. Both are designed to do more than simply power a pair of speakers. Advance Paris is positioning them as system hubs, combining amplification, DAC duties, DSP-based setup tools, and room-friendly bass management in a single chassis.

Both amps share a lot of the same core features, including:

• an ESS9017 DAC in Quad mode
• HDMI eARC for TV audio
• USB audio with DSD support
• three optical inputs and at least one coaxial digital input
• MM phono support
• a 6.35mm headphone output
• DSP with EQ control across left, right, subwoofer 1, and subwoofer 2 channels
• configurable crossover control for speaker and subwoofer integration

That last point is one of the more interesting parts of the announcement. Stereo integrated amps usually focus on source switching, power output, and maybe a DAC. Advance Paris is also building in multi-subwoofer capability and DSP control, which suggests these amps are meant to bridge old-school two-channel listening and more modern room-tuning expectations.

For listeners who use stereo systems in real living rooms rather than dedicated treated spaces, that could end up being one of the more practical parts of the NOVA pitch.

The company is also leaning hard into familiar Advance Paris styling. The A-i130 and A-i190 will be offered in black or silver, with brushed aluminum front panels, large VU meters, and visible vacuum tubes in the preamp stage. You can choose blue or white meter illumination, which gives the line a slightly customizable look without changing the overall retro-modern formula the brand has been using for a while.

The bigger A-i190 adds a few things that separate it more clearly from the A-i130 than simple power output alone. Most notably, it uses a dual-mono design with two toroidal transformers, one per channel. It also adds XLR inputs and pre-out connections, a second coaxial digital input, and an MC phono stage.

Here is the quick breakdown:

• A-i130: 130 watts per channel, MM phono, and the core NOVA feature set
• A-i190: 190 watts per channel, dual-mono layout, XLR connectivity, MC phono, and expanded digital I/O

Beyond the amplifiers, the rest of the NOVA range is built around modular expansion. The A-NTC streaming cartridge can slot directly into either amplifier, turning it into a more complete networked audio solution without adding another full-size component to the rack. Advance Paris says it supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DLNA, and Roon, with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, plus audio output up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Then there is the A-BTC Bluetooth 5.4 dongle, which supports bi-directional wireless audio. That means it is not just for receiving Bluetooth from a phone or tablet; it can also send audio out to a pair of wireless headphones. Advance Paris says codec support includes aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, and AAC. For people who still watch TV through a two-channel system, the low-latency angle is the practical hook here.

The oddest and probably most conversation-starting piece is the A-RTR rotary remote. Rather than a traditional handset, this is a tabletop metal controller with a rotating crown for volume, input selection, and power. It communicates wirelessly through the A-BTC module, so it is optional, but it also says a lot about who Advance Paris thinks this lineup is for: buyers who still like knobs, weight, and physical interaction instead of doing everything through an app.

Advance Paris says the NOVA amplifiers will go on sale globally in May 2026, with accessories arriving shortly after. Pre-orders are already open through U.S. specialty dealers.

Pricing is as follows:

• A-i130: $6,499
• A-i190: $7,999
• A-NTC streaming cartridge: $599
• A-BTC Bluetooth dongle: $249
• A-RTR rotary remote: $599

With NOVA, Advance Paris is making a clear play for buyers who want fewer boxes without giving up flexibility. The combination of amplification, streaming, DSP, and modular upgrades suggests a system designed to evolve over time rather than stay fixed.

Whether that approach resonates with U.S. buyers will likely come down to how it performs in real-world setups, and how it stacks up against more established names already offering all-in-one or streaming-focused systems.

AXPONA 2026 should give us a much clearer idea of where NOVA fits once people get a chance to hear it.

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