YBA Initial vs Integre vs Audio Refinement


I am in the process of purchasing an integrated amplifer. I previously owned Audio Refinement and it sounded quite decent. I have heard, however, that YBA products are far more superior than Audio Refinement all the way. Now, how superior are they? Any comment is welcome.
Thanks,
ipous

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Yeah, I agree with you 100% that YBA Passion is in the different class from all the amps I mentioned above. But if you are to compare bewteen YBA Initial and AR, what are the diffrences in terms of sound quality? Anyone with first hand experiences?
best,
Thanks Bignerd100 - That's what I thought. But the newly introduced YBA Initial line is rather inexpensive: I see someone is selling for $800's here at Audigon. I remember paying around $1000 for an AR integretaed, so YBA isn't too off price wise. I personally auditioned YBA's separate set up with B&W reference and I was astonished by its musicality. If money is no object, I will surely set up my system wih full YBAs and Proac.