Advance Paris X-P700 Stereo Preamplifier in Black - X-P700

Advance Paris X-P700 Stereo Preamplifier in Black

The affordable high-end preamp

The successor to the X-P500, the X-P700 offers technical refinements rarely seen in this range: dual-mono design and the most direct signal processing possible (Direct Path). In a supreme refinement, you can choose between two output schematics: Class A mode, using bipolars in a double cascade circuit, close to a tube gradient, and Discrete Mode, based on a JFet differential and current mirror in the bipolars, polarized in the more traditional Class AB. The design is sober and uncluttered, with a single rotary knob and a push-button to validate choices: access to inputs, volume control, bass/treble tones, balance or intensity. The remote control activates these functions remotely.

The X-P700 is truly comprehensive: nine analog inputs, one of which is balanced, and an MM/MC phono. On the digital side: two optical inputs, one coaxial input, one USB-B (Xmos) and one USB-A. The DAC is the powerful Burr Brown PCM 1796 -24 bit/192 kHz converter. On the output side, the X-P700 offers an RCA doubled with balanced XLR, plus one high-pass output and two for subwoofers. Headphone enthusiasts are well catered for: two front-mounted inputs (6.35 and 3.5 jacks), plus a double independent input below, with gain settings of +6, 0 or -4 dB and output impedance of 0 or 100 ohms.

The X-P700 is seriously built, starting with the sober 10 mm black methacrylate front panel common to the Classic Line. But the interior is more revealing: two high-capacity toroidal transformers feed the double mono filtered and regulated power supply on the motherboard, which also contains the preamplification stages. The quality of the adjustable MC high- and low-level phono stage, as well as the MM capacity, is remarkable for this budget - hard to imagine anything better.

In short, at the price at which the new X-P700 is offered, it's hard to beat it. That's what we wanted from the very start of the development of this new preamplifier. We didn't skimp on the quality of components, decoding or power supply - the kind of attention that counts when listening.

The X-P700 is the ideal preamplifier, to be combined with our range of power amplifiers such as the famous X-A160 (or EVO), X-A220 (or EVO), BX2 or the new X-A600 or any other audiophile-quality power amplifier. Enjoy your listening. Find out more!

Features

• Stereo preamplifier with advanced dual-mono design
• Direct Path signal processing for a more direct and refined audio signal
• Selectable output schematics:
  • Class A mode with bipolars in a double cascade circuit
  • Discrete Mode based on a JFet differential and current mirror in bipolars, polarized in Class AB
• Single rotary control with push-button operation for intuitive use
• Remote control for convenient access to key functions
• Nine analog inputs total, including one balanced input
• MM/MC phono stage for turntable listening
• Digital input section with optical, coaxial, USB-B, and USB-A connectivity
• Burr Brown PCM 1796 DAC supporting up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback
• Balanced XLR and RCA outputs for flexible system integration
• High-pass output plus dual subwoofer outputs
• Headphone section with multiple front and dedicated inputs
• Adjustable headphone gain settings of +6, 0, or -4 dB
• Selectable headphone output impedance of 0 or 100 ohms
• Heavy-duty construction with a 10 mm black methacrylate front panel
• Dual high-capacity toroidal transformers for robust power delivery
• Filtered and regulated dual-mono power supply on the motherboard
• Designed to pair with high-quality power amplifiers for audiophile two-channel systems