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A beautiful-looking clockwork mechanism from France. Finely crafted. What more could Monsieur ask for?
General description
This device is a high-end CD transport, designed to play CDs with maximum precision. It features a sturdy construction with a metal chassis and an aluminum front panel, which contributes to its stability and durability. For digital connectivity, it features coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU outputs, allowing the signal to be sent to an external DAC. This device does not offer analog outputs, as it does not have a built-in DAC, and is specifically designed for use with high-quality external digital-to-analog converters.
Background information
Advance Paris describes the X-D500 as a CD player that combines luxury with high-quality audio. Designed by Advance Paris’s in-house team, with a focus on precision and sound quality, the X-D500 features a robust chassis to minimize vibrations. The device is built with carefully selected components, including high-quality D/A converters, to ensure pure sound. The internal wiring is meticulously organized for optimal signal processing.
Brand history
Advance Paris, founded by Denis Carayol, has its roots in France and focuses on developing high-quality audio products. The brand became an offshoot of the company Advance Acoustic, which was founded in 1995. Denis Carayol, with a background in electrical engineering and a passion for sound quality, was the driving force behind the brand. Advance Paris combines French design principles with technical innovation, and development is led by a team of engineers and designers in France. They strive to balance technology and traditional values in their products, emphasizing craftsmanship and precision.

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What digital outputs are available on the X-D500?
The X-D500 has three digital outputs: a coaxial (RCA), an optical (TOSLINK), and a balanced AES/EBU (XLR).

Is the X-D500 compatible with all amplifiers?
The X-D500 is compatible with all Advance Paris products, except for the Xi50BT, and can be connected to amplifiers with digital inputs or external DACs.

How is the X-D500 powered?
The X-D500 uses two toroidal transformers to provide separate power supplies for the drive mechanism and the audio circuits, ensuring a stable and clean power supply.

Can the X-D500 be operated with a remote control?
Yes, the X-D500 comes with an IR remote control for easy remote operation.

What is the purpose of the upscaling feature in the X-D500?
The upscaling feature in the X-D500 upscales the original 16-bit/44.1 kHz signal to 24-bit/96 kHz or 24-bit/192 kHz for improved sound quality.

Does the X-D500 have an analog output?
No, the X-D500 is a CD drive only, with no built-in DAC, and therefore has no analog outputs.

What are the dimensions and weight of the X-D500?
The X-D500 measures 431 mm wide, 110 mm high, and 373 mm deep, and weighs approximately 8.2 kg.

Does the X-D500 have a trigger input?
Yes, the X-D500 has a 5–12V trigger input, which allows the device to be automatically turned on and off in conjunction with other equipment.
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We are an official dealer and can provide all other products and designs. We can often bring stuff from many other manufacturers to the shop as well. Feel free to ask! We trade in new and used.

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Also so tired of having to turn on your whole stack of components? If they have a so-called trigger (this one does), then you’re in the right place. Trigger cable in between, and everything switches each other on or off (as long as they don’t mix).

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An AES/EBU cable can be used for professional transmission of digital audio signals. AES3 was developed in a collaboration between the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). An AES3 signal can carry two channels of PCM audio through various transfer media, including balanced cable, unbalanced cable, and optical fiber cable.

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Optical input, interference-free and therefore proven to be the better option with some dacs, although they are often limiting in bitrate (yet there are dacs that let in up to 24 bit/192 kHz). The cable used is hugely important we can report, we’d be happy to let you assess these differences.

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SPDIF is the abbreviation for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. (Nice that we, as a small country, have had influence there!) It is a standard for the transmission of a digital signal between, for example, a streamer or CD drive to dac. The cable used makes quite a difference in playback. A standard cable shows mostly a messy and abundant low, and the middle and high sludge into a mess. There are many who dispute this. Be skeptical, but there has to be a time for evaluation.

SPDIF

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A beautiful-looking clockwork mechanism from France. Finely crafted. What more could Monsieur ask for?

General description | Advance Paris X-D500

This device is a high-end CD transport, designed to play CDs with maximum precision. It features a sturdy construction with a metal chassis and an aluminum front panel, which contributes to its stability and durability. For digital connectivity, it features coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU outputs, allowing the signal to be sent to an external DAC. This device does not offer analog outputs, as it does not have a built-in DAC, and is specifically designed for use with high-quality external digital-to-analog converters.

Background information | Advance Paris X-D500

Advance Paris describes the X-D500 as a CD player that combines luxury with high-quality audio. Designed by Advance Paris’s in-house team, with a focus on precision and sound quality, the X-D500 features a robust chassis to minimize vibrations. The device is built with carefully selected components, including high-quality D/A converters, to ensure pure sound. The internal wiring is meticulously organized for optimal signal processing.

Brand history | Advance Paris X-D500

Advance Paris, founded by Denis Carayol, has its roots in France and focuses on developing high-quality audio products. The brand became an offshoot of the company Advance Acoustic, which was founded in 1995. Denis Carayol, with a background in electrical engineering and a passion for sound quality, was the driving force behind the brand. Advance Paris combines French design principles with technical innovation, and development is led by a team of engineers and designers in France. They strive to balance technology and traditional values in their products, emphasizing craftsmanship and precision.

Questions & Answers | Advance Paris X-D500

What digital outputs are available on the X-D500?

The X-D500 has three digital outputs: a coaxial (RCA), an optical (TOSLINK), and a balanced AES/EBU (XLR).

Is the X-D500 compatible with all amplifiers?

The X-D500 is compatible with all Advance Paris products, except for the Xi50BT, and can be connected to amplifiers with digital inputs or external DACs.

How is the X-D500 powered?

The X-D500 uses two toroidal transformers to provide separate power supplies for the drive mechanism and the audio circuits, ensuring a stable and clean power supply.

Can the X-D500 be operated with a remote control?

Yes, the X-D500 comes with an IR remote control for easy remote operation.

What is the purpose of the upscaling feature in the X-D500?

The upscaling feature in the X-D500 upscales the original 16-bit/44.1 kHz signal to 24-bit/96 kHz or 24-bit/192 kHz for improved sound quality.

Does the X-D500 have an analog output?

No, the X-D500 is a CD drive only, with no built-in DAC, and therefore has no analog outputs.

What are the dimensions and weight of the X-D500?

The X-D500 measures 431 mm wide, 110 mm high, and 373 mm deep, and weighs approximately 8.2 kg.

Does the X-D500 have a trigger input?

Yes, the X-D500 has a 5–12V trigger input, which allows the device to be automatically turned on and off in conjunction with other equipment.

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i-fidelity.net

describes the Advance Paris X-D500 as a pure CD transport without an analog section or DAC, designed to provide the shortest signal path for optimal sound quality. The unit features a sealed drive mechanism that operates quietly and precisely, and is completely separated from the power supply. Two toroidal transformers ensure a clean power supply. Weighing 9.6 kg and featuring a minimalist design with silver controls, the unit exudes quality. A black high-gloss remote control is included.

The Audio Tailor

emphasizes that the X-D500 stands out for its focus on CD transport functionality without an integrated DAC, resulting in a flawless digital signal to external DACs or amplifiers. The dual toroidal transformers ensure a clean power supply, resulting in exceptional sound quality. The device can upconvert standard 16-bit/44.1 kHz CD signals to 24-bit/96 kHz or even 24-bit/192 kHz, delivering music with stunning clarity. With three digital outputs (coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU), the X-D500 offers versatile connectivity options.

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emphasizes that the X-D500 is a pure CD transport without an analog section or DAC, designed to provide the shortest signal path for optimal sound quality. The device features a sealed drive mechanism that operates quietly and precisely, and is completely separated from the power supply unit. Two toroidal transformers ensure a clean power supply. Weighing 9.6 kg and featuring a minimalist design with silver controls, the unit exudes quality. A black high-gloss remote control is included.

Features | Advance Paris X-D500

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We are an official dealer and can provide all other products and designs. We can often bring stuff from many other manufacturers to the shop as well. Feel free to ask! We trade in new and used.
Dealership
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Also so tired of having to turn on your whole stack of components? If they have a so-called trigger (this one does), then you're in the right place. Trigger cable in between, and everything switches each other on or off (as long as they don't mix).
Trigger
i
An AES/EBU cable can be used for professional transmission of digital audio signals. AES3 was developed in a collaboration between the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). An AES3 signal can carry two channels of PCM audio through various transfer media, including balanced cable, unbalanced cable, and optical fiber cable.
AES/EBU
i
Optical input, interference-free and therefore proven to be the better option with some dacs, although they are often limiting in bitrate (yet there are dacs that let in up to 24 bit/192 kHz). The cable used is hugely important we can report, we'd be happy to let you assess these differences.
Optical
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SPDIF is the abbreviation for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. (Nice that we, as a small country, have had influence there!) It is a standard for the transmission of a digital signal between, for example, a streamer or CD drive to dac. The cable used makes quite a difference in playback. A standard cable shows mostly a messy and abundant low, and the middle and high sludge into a mess. There are many who dispute this. Be skeptical, but there has to be a time for evaluation.
SPDIF
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