The Advance Acoustic X-P700 preamplifier is a stereo model featuring a dual-mono design and Direct Path processing. It lets you choose between Class A and Discrete Mode output circuits, and includes controls for input selection, volume, bass and treble, and balance. The remote control lets you operate these functions from a distance.

Analogue and digital inputs include an MM/MC phono input and a USB-B input with Xmos, while the DAC is a Burr Brown PCM 1796, 24-bit/192 kHz. Outputs include RCA, balanced XLR, high-pass and two subwoofer connectors. For headphones, there are two front-panel jacks, 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm, as well as an independent dual jack with adjustable gain and output impedance.

• Type: Preamplifier
• Technology: Solid-state
• Channels: Stereo
• Design: Dual-mono
• Signal processing: Direct Path
• Output circuits: Class A and Discrete Mode
• Inputs: 9 analogue, 1 MM/MC phono, 2 optical, 1 coaxial, 1 USB-B and 1 USB-A
• DAC: Burr Brown PCM 1796, 24-bit/192 kHz
• Outputs: RCA, balanced XLR, 1 high-pass and 2 subwoofer
• Headphone jacks: 2 front-panel jacks, 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm, and 1 independent dual jack
• Headphone gain settings: +6 dB, 0 dB or -4 dB
• Headphone output impedance: 0 or 100 ohms
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 103 dB
• Width: 43 cm
• Height: 12 cm
• Depth: 28 cm