Advance Paris X-A220 EVO Mono Power Amplifier

Advance Paris X-A220 EVO Mono Power Amplifier

Mono power block for high-end Hi-Fi configuration. Our new X-A220EVO monophonic power amplifier delivers 220W of power. It is ideally combined with our X-P500 preamplifier to form a highly musical hi-fi system. Our technical mastery combined with the most “audiophile” design of our circuits allows us to achieve high level performance at a competitive price.

Construction: The steel frames have an impeccable finish. The addition of methacrylate fronts improves their successful aesthetics, while providing an important ergonomic dimension, thanks to an imposing vu-meter. The interior layout is rational and compartmentalised. This judicious arrangement of the various sub-assemblies is accompanied by a choice of quality components, soldered on separate PCBs and partitioned by function.

Features:

– 1 x 220W @ 8Ω / 350W @ 4Ω – Class AB
– Large 700VA toroidal transformer
– “High Bias” mode for Class A operation in first few watts
– 4x 10,000uF / 80V filter capacitors
– Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs

The X-A220EVO owes its thickness to the height of the generously sized power transistor heatsink.

The X-A220EVO has a 700 VA toroidal transformer. After rectification, four 10 µF / 000 V capacitors smooth the DC current. An NE80 op-amp is shown on the input board with a balanced/unbalanced switch. The power stages call for a triple push-pull of complementary NJW5532G / NJW0281G transistors, delivering up to 0302 W / 220 ohms in class AB. The amplifier can operate in two modes accessible via a switch: when the High Bias function is engaged, the X-A8EVO operates in “class A” on the first watts then automatically slides into class AB.