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ADVANCE PARIS ACD Apex
Hybrid CD player with Wolfson DAC and Raytheon 5744 NOS tube output.
Precise and musical sound, with more body, depth and three-dimensional scene
Tube RCA and XLR analog outputs, plus optical and coaxial digital outputs
Plays CD/CD-R/CD-RW and MP3/FLAC files from front USB, rigid metal chassis with 115/230 V power
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ADVANCE PARIS ACD Apex Hybrid CD player with Wolfson DAC and Raytheon 5744 NOS tube output
Advance Paris celebrates three decades of history with the ACD APEX a CD player conceived as a true statement of intent.
This anniversary edition in black finish combines the precision of modern digital conversion with the organic musicality of a valve output stage creating a sonic bridge between two worlds that rarely coexist with such coherence.
The ACD APEX is based on a carefully engineered hybrid architecture where every element has a clear purpose.
At the digital core the Wolfson WM8761 DAC handles conversion with great technical rigor preserving the original information on the disc with exemplary linearity.
From there the signal passes to a very special analogue stage equipped with Raytheon 5744 NOS subminiature tubes genuine pieces of United States military engineering from the nineteen fifties.
These tubes with black plates and triple mica construction offer high gain and outstanding stability.
Their role is not to colour the sound artificially but to give it a smoother more natural and three dimensional texture.
The result is listening in which digital precision is enriched by a sense of body depth and harmonic continuity reminiscent of the finest analogue electronics.
The construction of the ACD APEX follows the brands most demanding standards.
Its high rigidity metal chassis acts as an effective Faraday cage against electromagnetic interference.
The power supply with a manual 115 230 V selector is carefully laid out to feed each section of the player separately and stably.
The transport mechanism digital conversion and analogue output are physically isolated reducing unwanted interaction and allowing the valve stage to operate under optimal conditions.
The CD transport stands out for its fast silent operation with CD Text compatibility that lets you view artist album and track information on the front display.
All of this contributes to a refined user experience in line with the products audiophile positioning.
In terms of connectivity the ACD APEX offers notable flexibility.
Its RCA and XLR analogue outputs both routed through the valves allow integration into classic stereo systems as well as high end balanced setups.
For those who wish to use an external DAC the optical and coaxial digital outputs let it function as a pure CD transport.
In addition the front USB port extends its capabilities to playback of MP3 and FLAC files from USB drives while remaining simple to operate via the REM 19 remote control shared with the rest of the Apex range.
From a technical standpoint the balance between neutrality and musicality is one of its greatest achievements.
Figures for distortion signal to noise ratio and frequency response confirm a rigorous design while the presence of the valves adds that subtly seductive character that turns long listening sessions into a more human and immersive experience.
The ACD APEX is more than just a CD player.
It is a commemorative component that encapsulates the evolution of Advance Paris from its origins to today offering a mature coherent vision of how the compact disc format can sound when treated with respect expertise and a genuine passion for music.
Technical characteristics
Conversion and architecture
Integrated Wolfson WM8761 DAC
Analogue output stage with Raytheon 5744 NOS valves subminiature black plate triple mica
Analogue outputs
Unbalanced RCA
Output level 2 V RMS
THD plus N 0,005 percent at 1 kHz
Signal to noise ratio minus 106 dBrA
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Balanced XLR
Output level 4 V RMS
THD plus N 0,0055 percent at 1 kHz
Signal to noise ratio minus 105 dBrA
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Digital outputs
Optical TOSLINK
Coaxial RCA
Playback and connectivity
CD player compatible with CD CD R and CD RW
CD Text support
Front USB port for MP3 and FLAC files
USB resolution 16 bit 44 kHz
Playback functions repeat random play metadata display
Control
REM 19 infrared remote control compatible with A8 A10 and A12 APEX
Firmware update via USB drive
Power supply and construction
Mains power 115 230 V 50 60 Hz with integrated selector
High rigidity metal chassis with electromagnetic shielding
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions 430 x 74 x 260 mm
Packaging dimensions 505 x 146 x 336 mm
Net weight 4,1 kg
Gross weight 5,1 kg
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