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Is there a difference between AR Complete & YBA In

Are the YBA Integre and the Audio Refinement Complete the same amps in different clothing? I am thinking about getting the Integre (single transformer), but have heard that the Complete may have the same components.

Aside from cosmetics and country of assembly are there any major technical differences that warrant the jump in price?

Would I be better off getting the Complete in this price range as compared to the Creek 5350se, MF A3, Classe Cap 101, etc?

One final question, is paying the extra money for the YBA Integre worth it considering there is an upgrade path?

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stehno
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Yves Bernard Andre designed the Audio Refinement Complete and working with his Taiwanese distributor. I believe the only real difference is that the Audio Refinement Complete is mfg'ed in Taiwan to save on costs. One reviewer (IAR)claims that the result is even better sounding than the YBA seperates.

I've not heard the int. amp, but it is very highly rated for it's sonic capabilities. Keep in mind that it is only 50 wpc so your speaker choices will be limited.
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