YBA Passion vs YBA integre dt integrated????


I'm considering a new amp to push my JM Lab Micro Utopias. I heard YBA matches very well with JM Lab product. I heard at CES the demo of their new Utopia's was done with the Passion integrated amp. This speaks alot to their confidence in this product. Is it worth the difference in price or is the smaller integrated adequate? How do the YBA integrateds compare to the Plinius 8200 integrated?
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Hi folks. I am trying to get an amp for my Focal Electra 1008be speakers. I was looking at YBA after seeing this thread and seems that the old YBA was manufactured in France whereas the new ones are done at Shanling's facility in China. I was curious to know if I should still go for YBA Passion Integrated IA350 which is a newer offering or go for a used YBA passion integre? Also the issue is that there are no dealers closeby  :( any suggestions or advises are appreciated.