The A-i190 Nova is the kind of integrated amplifier that makes you question whether separates were ever really necessary. Two independent 280VA toroidal transformers—one dedicated per channel, sharing absolutely nothing—anchor a hybrid circuit where an ECC81 tube shapes the preamplification stage with all the harmonic texture that implies, while a robust solid-state output stage delivers 195 watts into 8 ohms without a trace of strain. The soundstage widens, channel separation sharpens, and detail surfaces from recordings you thought you already knew. An ESS9017S DAC in Quad mode, four-channel DSP room correction, HDMI eARC, and a proper MM/MC phono stage mean you're not choosing between analog warmth and digital precision—you're getting both, simultaneously, from a single elegant chassis.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Output Power (8Ω, THD+N 1%, 1kHz, 2ch driven) 195W
Output Power (4Ω, THD+N 1%, 1kHz, 2ch driven) 297W
Output Power (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, THD+N <0.07%, 2ch driven) 185W
Output Power (4Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, THD+N <0.07%, 2ch driven) 276W
Frequency Response 20Hz–80kHz (43W, 8Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.042% (1kHz, 135W, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105.1dB (1kHz, 135W, 8Ω)
AC Input 115/230V 50/60Hz (switchable)
Power Transformers 2× Toroidal, 280VA each (dual mono)
DAC ESS9017S (Quad Mode, multi-channel)
DSP ADAU1452 (4-channel)
Firmware Update Ports 2× USB-A
Optical Digital 3× (24-bit/192kHz PCM)
Coaxial Digital 3× (24-bit/192kHz PCM)
USB Audio 1× (24-bit/192kHz PCM, DSD64, DSD128)
HDMI eARC 1× (PCM Stereo, direct TV compatibility)
RCA Analog 5× (line level)
Phono MM/MC 1× (moving magnet and moving coil with ground terminal)
A-BTC Slot 1× (optional Bluetooth dongle)
A-NTC Slot 1× (optional streaming cartridge)
Preamplifier Output 1× RCA (unbalanced) + 1× XLR (balanced)
Subwoofer Output 2× dedicated
Recording Output 1× RCA
Headphone 1× 6.35mm (¼")
Speaker Terminals 2× pairs (bare wire, spade lug, banana plug)
Trigger 2× 12V (input and output)
Remote Control Infrared REM-21 (compatible with A-i190, A-i130)
Dimensions (W×H×D) 16.9" × 7.6" × 17.9" (43 × 19.2 × 45.4 cm)
Net Weight 41.9 lbs (19 kg)
Shipping Weight 50.9 lbs (23.1 kg)
Shipping Dimensions (L×H×D) 21.5" × 11.6" × 21.1" (54.5 × 29.5 × 53.5 cm)
EAN (Gray) 3760179292619
Warranty 2-year limited parts and labor; extendable to 3 years with product registration within 30 days of purchase
Documentation
Advance Paris A-i190 Nova Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
Two mono amplifiers. One chassis. The NOVA A-I190 pushes the hybrid philosophy to its ultimate expression: dual toroidal power supplies, 2 x 190 W RMS, and an exceptional soundstage. For those for whom nothing is too much. With 2 x 190 W into 8 Ω and 2 x 297 W into 4 Ω, the NOVA A-I190 knows no bounds. The most demanding speakers, the largest rooms, the most complex passages—everything is handled with the same serene ease. The hybrid ECC81 tube architecture preserves the organic warmth and harmonic richness that characterize the NOVA range. But here, it is amplified by an absolutely robust electrical foundation: two transformers that share nothing and compromise nothing. Add the balanced XLR output to connect your professional equipment, the MC/MM phono for your most precious vinyl records and you have an amplifier that rivals separates costing ten times its price.
Like two mono amplifiers in a single chassis—the fundamental difference between the A-I130 and the A-I190 can be summed up in two words: dual power supply. Two independent toroidal transformers, 280 VA each, dedicated to one channel. No interaction. No sharing. No compromises. The result is immediately noticeable: a wider soundstage, clearer channel separation, and seemingly limitless dynamics. The A-I190 drives any speaker with disarming ease—whether they are easy to drive or demanding.
The NOVA's 4-channel ADAU1452 DSP adjusts each speaker and subwoofer according to its position in the room, delivering controlled bass, a stable soundstage, and speakers that fade into the background. Its ESS9017S DAC, in Quad mode, merges 8 channels into 4 analog channels of rare purity—reduced noise, expanded dynamics, micro-details restored—handling PCM 24/192, DSD, and HDMI eARC without alteration.
Stock No.
15464841117917
