New or Used Amplifier

The cables are in Europe and I am in the USA. Do a lot of people purchase equipment or cables from Europe.

Are you suggesting I replace YBA2 with Modwright KWA150 or are you suggesting using Modwright KWA150 for front left/right and YBA for Center?

Have you heard Modwright KWA150 with Genesis V or assuming level of synergy based upon your knowledge.

I have not looked at equipment in over 20+ years, is the Modwright that big a step up from YBA2.

Thanks for the suggestion and will take a look. The speaker wire length for rears is about 55 ft, so I ran Mogami interconnects for rear channels in walls already. I was told a 55 ft run of speaker wire would cause problem for amp. I was thinking of separate amp for rears and center.

Thanks everyone for the comments. Can you recommend a speaker wire for this length.

I will look for a Multi 3 since I am going to 5.2 or could I get Multi 5 and only use 3 outputs.

I agree, used would save you a ton on money.

Thanks AKG_ca

I will check out the Belden cables, do you have a suggestion on model that worked for you. I am already looking for YBA Diamond speaker cable for center channel.

Also saw comments that MIT Shotgun 3 was a good cable with a YBA amp but with different speakers.

In case I do not like the YBA 3 channel amp, has anyone heard the YBA Passion 600 vs the YBA1 amps. YBA1 is classic YBA but I saw some good reviews on Passion 600. Can anyone provide a comparison?
Thanks

Thanks for the information. Any comments on yBA 1 or Passion 600?

Thanks guys
Looks like it time to audition amps
Joe

Although I am using all Genesis Advanced Technologies Speakers ( V and surround sound) I would be afraid the tonal difference between two manufacturers of amplifier would be somewhat obvious. I assume it could be a distraction and you may lose the harmony within the system. From your experience, would these two amplifiers play well together?

Although an older amp, the YBA 2 always seemed to be a very musical amplifier to my ears. Are today amplifiers that much better than older quality equipment?

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1) Should L/R Main and Center/Rear amplifiers be from the same manufacturer for tonality/harmony.
2) Would YBA2 (center/Rear) and Modwright (L/R main) sound well together?
3) Are todays amplifiers that much better than older YBA 2 quality amplifiers?

I am new to surround sound, so does anyone know where I can get information (setup/equipment/ect) on what is involved in combining surround sound without compromising 2 channel sound.

I currently have two amplifiers - YBA2 HCDT (High Current Dual Transformer) and a YBA2 (DT)for the front L/R and center. I am looking for a rear amplifier for rear surround. Both are from the 1990's but function perfect and sound very musical.

My current thought was look for YBA 1 for front L/R since its' from same time period and has similar tonal qualities. The Passion series is a step up, but I was told it would sound different in my system and may stand out when playing with YBA 2 series.

If I upgraded to a newer amplifier like the Modwright or other, then it would have to be a big step up from YBA and I would place in in front L/R position. However, it would have to play in harmony with center which would be YBA 2 series.

My Genesis Advanced Technologies V speakers play very nice with YBA. Genesis V has servo amp for low end, so YBA is only for mid and highs. The rest of surround are Genesis Advanced Technologies surround sound system (RS1) and Sub 4/8.

I have no knowledge on Home Theatre, but want to keep my 2 channel in tact is primary importance. My YBA 2 preamp does not have a bypass, so I have to find a work-a-round or get something new. Also need Pre-Pro, with balanced/RCA capability for amps since rear is balanced cable. Using separate amplifiers instead of HT all-in-one receiver.

thanks for reply.

5.1 only

That's the way I looked at it also, with understanding older equipment will be closer to its end of life. Is it fair to assume you can get 30 years out of a piece of equipment that is well cared for. The savings can be applied to extra equipment.

5.1 only

I am presently in New York, but my system is in my Florida home. It appears the dealer are more limited in Florida than New York. I also don't want to waste dealer time unless I am going to buy new.

Not with 8 feet of snow. Used to go to Buffalo 3 or 4 time per year on business, but not since retirement.