The NOVA A-I130 is based on the conviction that nothing replaces the warmth of a tube for reproducing vibrant music. The ECC81 tube preamp stage introduces a harmonic richness that transistors alone cannot provide—a depth of soundstage, a visceral presence of sound. But warmth without control 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, governing the most recalcitrant speakers. Downstream, the ADAU1452 4-channel DSP and the ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode ensure that none of this precision is lost along the way. From tube to speaker: absolute coherence.
4-channel DSP ADAU1452
Your room influences the sound: dimensions, materials, geometry. The NOVA's 4-channel DSP adjusts each speaker — speakers and subwoofers — according to its position.
The result: controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that fade into the background, allowing the music to take center stage. Studio-quality precision, accessible from your amplifier.
Your music remains the same. Your space, however, reveals it.
ESS9017S Quad Mode DAC
Your audio file has a history: recording, mastering, various formats. The NOVA preserves it.
Its ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, merges 8 channels into 4 analog channels of rare purity — reduced noise, expanded dynamics, micro-details restored.
It handles all formats (PCM 24/192, DSD, HDMI eARC) without alteration.
Listen: the sound as the artist intended. Uncompromising.
ECC81 Tube Preamplifier
Tubes endure because their unique warmth and presence continue to captivate discerning audiophiles. It's a matter of physics, not nostalgia.
The NOVA's ECC81 tube, the first link in the signal chain, shapes the sound. Where the transistor reproduces the sound coldly, the tube adds even harmonics—imperceptible to measurement, but audible. These enrich vocals, strings, and brass instruments.
The result: a deep soundstage, spatialized instruments, a captivating presence.
The NOVA doesn't choose between analog and digital. It merges them.
Built-in HDMI eARC
Modern television broadcasts high-end audio content (Dolby Atmos, high-resolution PCM), but few hi-fi systems take advantage of it.
The NOVA's HDMI eARC solves this: a single connection transmits the native, unaltered signal, processed by the ESS9017S DSP and DAC. Without compromise.
Its advantage? Seamless integration: your TV remote controls everything, without changing your habits.
Audiophile performance. Intuitive use.
ALPS Potentiometer
Invisible details transform a device into an object of attachment.
The NOVA's ALPS potentiometer, the first point of contact with each listen, offers linear and precise attenuation — without imbalance or sudden jolts. Technical rigor that inspires confidence.
Its soft and controlled touch invites precision. A subtle pleasure, but one that leaves a lasting impression once experienced.
The NOVA reveals itself as soon as a hand is placed on it.
Scalable architecture
Devices become obsolete as the world evolves: new formats, new habits. The usual response? Replace.
The NOVA prioritizes expandability: two dedicated slots. One for the A-NTC cartridge, which adds streaming whenever you want. The other for the A-BTC dongle, offering uncompromising two-way Bluetooth. Insert it, and your NOVA evolves.
More than just modularity: durability. Your amplifier grows with technology, without becoming obsolete.
Installed today, NOVA will remain relevant tomorrow. By design.
CONNECTIVITY
3x Optics
24-bit/192 kHz PCM
Coaxial x3
24-bit/192 kHz PCM
USB Audio x 1
24 bit / 192 kHz — DSD64 — DSD128
HDMI eARC
PCM Stereo — Direct TV Compatibility
Entry A-BTC
For A-BTC Bluetooth dongle (optional)
Entry A-BTC
For A-NTC streaming cartridge (optional)
RCA x5
Line level — analog sources
Phono MM x1
With mass gain — turntable
REC-OUT x1
RCA recording output
PRE-OUT x1
RCA preamp output
SUB-OUT x2
Dedicated subwoofer outputs
6.35 mm headset
High-quality jack plug
Speaker terminals x2
Bare wires, lugs, banana plugs
Trigger x2
12V input and output
SPECIFICATIONS
Output power 8Ω
133 W (THD+N 1%, 1 kHz, 2 channels activated)
Output power 4Ω
200 W (THD+N 1%, 1 kHz, 2 channels activated)
Output power 8Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N less than 0.07%)
125 W (2 channels activated)
Output power 4Ω (20Hz - 20kHz, THD+N less than 0.07%)
186W (2 channels activated)
Frequency response
20Hz > 80kHz (31W, 8Ω)
Distortion
0.042% (1kHz, 90W, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
112 dB (1kHz, 90W, 8Ω)
AC input compatibility
115/230V 50/60Hz with switch
Transformer type/power
Toroidal / 380VA
DAC / DSP
ESS9017S multi-channel / ADAU1452
Update / DSP
(2x) USB A
Remote
Infrared, REM-21, compatible with models A-i190 / A-i130
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Advance Paris A-i130 Nova Integrated Amplifier
$6,000.00 CAD
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