Help me select an integrated amp. Options please

Don't know what your price range is, but I don't think theres many int's out there that hold a candle to the YBA offerings. The natural presentation, resolution of detail, and the ability to convey the performance are hallmarks of this French manufacturer.(Sorry about the French.....you can't have everything!)

If you're adding a phono section....the plus is that it comes with a very fine phono pre-amp!! Not an easy order in these days of digital or line stage only preamps and integrateds.

The YBA build, and parts quality is supurb! YBA equipment holds it's value very well also. Some hunting may help you find one on the "Gon", but you don't see tons of their gear for sale...(used) that is!

You might also look at the Plinius...it's also a fine integrated amp!

Happy hunting...

Snoobeez

Depending on your price range you could get a YBA Integre DT (under 2K) which offer a excellent value (even when bought new)...

If your budget is in the $3K-9K range, get a YBA Passion Integre... the amp cost like $4,500 new. To my knowledge, nothing comes close in terms of details, musicallity and transparency for under $10K.

Make a search for integrated on the discussion forums. You will find some great info...

Best Regards

aronov intergrated--tubes--tubes--bass--bass--midrange glory and at a very good price---1200 to 1500 used check it out--i am driving vandy 3sig with this now--

If you're on a budget, try to audition the Unison Research Unico integrated that's been getting so many great reviews. I also recommend the ARC CA-50 (tubed integrated), which I use with ProAc monitors. Your speakers are very efficient so you may be able to make do with the ARC's 45 watts. There are also usually some very good Classe integrateds for sale used on this site, around $1000 for 100 watts.

There is a used Conrad Johnson CAV-50 for sale on the site right now. I haven't heard this integrated but if it is as good as the tube pre/amp combo's this company makes it should be a glorious music maker.

Have Fun.