Advance Paris Playstream A5

Advance Paris Playstream A5

The Playstream A5 can connect to the internet via either a wired or wireless Wi-Fi connection. The free Advance Playstream app supports popular music services such as Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, and Amazon Music. For radio enthusiasts, the Playstream A5 offers access to tens of thousands of internet radio stations via TuneIn, as well as local over-the-air stations via DAB+ and FM. Thanks to AirPlay, Bluetooth, and DLNA, music and podcasts, among other things, can be streamed to the Playstream A5.

Extensive connectivity options

You don’t have to look at the back of a device to appreciate its design. Nevertheless, the PlayStream A5’s design is impressive. A wealth of digital and analog inputs lets you connect everything from a turntable (MM/MC) and TV (optical) to a game console and everything in between. You can even connect two subwoofers.

An amplifier that transcends its class

A key feature of the Advance Paris is the HIGH BIAS circuit, which allows the amplifier to operate as a Class A amplifier at lower power levels (up to approximately 10% of total power), which is more than sufficient for normal use. When more power is required, the amplifier seamlessly switches to Class AB. Audiophiles appreciate the subtlety with which music is reproduced in Class A mode. HIGH BIAS can be turned on or off via a switch on the rear panel, allowing the user to determine which setting offers the best listening experience in combination with the connected speakers. With 2 x 80W into 8 ohms (2 x 130W into 4 ohms), the Playstream A5 delivers more than enough power to drive even low-efficiency speakers.

Simple operation

The Playstream A5 is equipped with Advance Paris’s well-known and highly user-friendly single-button control. With this intuitive control, you can easily adjust the volume, select an input (source), control the bass and treble (with a ByPass option), set the loudness, adjust the balance, and access the setup settings. In addition, there are separate buttons for selecting the analog and digital inputs. A system remote control, which also allows you to save presets for radio stations, is included as standard. To save energy, the amplifier automatically switches to standby mode if no incoming signal is detected for 30 minutes, as required by EU regulations. However, this feature can also be disabled via the setup menu.

High-Quality Bluetooth Receiver

Advance Paris has been a specialist in this field since the advent of Bluetooth. The PlayStream A5 features a smart innovation: a digital input for an optional Advance Paris X-FTB01 or X-FTB02 Bluetooth receiver. Unlike many other Bluetooth receivers, which are equipped with a relatively simple built-in DAC, the X-FTB01/02 establishes a direct connection (Direct Path) to the high-quality DAC in the amplifier itself. The X-FTB01 is included as standard.