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I'm not sure I'm understanding you correctly... When you say: >"It doesn't score high in the "audio checklist" stuff, but it does get a lot "right."<Do you mean my checklist? or some other checklist?And: >But it was free, and maybe even w... 
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Thanks for the suggestions,I've heard a few other DACs which seem to have razor sharp definition but what I really want is lushness, timbral accuracy and rythm. Do these fit that description?I wouldn't mind spending less of course, so any used rec... 
Which Sub with YBA Integre DT?
Thanks for your replies. I don't find the bass "bad" in my system, I think it's more of a speaker issue than the amp itself. I love this amp. These 50 watts fill the entire house and we often do jazz and blues concert evenings with wine, candles a... 
right integrated for my system?
I second the YBA Integre DT. 
classe/great customer service
I've had some fairly unhappy service and reliability issues with Classe. In fact I was so turned off at one point that I went with another brand just to avoid anymore hassles. Maybe they are getting better.... 
Need Recommendations for Amp/Pre or Integrated
Try to listen to the YBA Integre DT with your monitors. With a good power cord and a sub this might be a good combination. Or might not depending on your ears. 
What integrated amp for JM Labs Conbalt 816's?
I second the YBA Integre DT recommendation. I have a very similar set up to yours using the Integre DT and JMLab Megane Carats. This is a very detailed, smooth, musical and surprisingly powerful combination. I recently upgraded the power cord on t... 
best budget integrated amp for rock n roll music?
I have never heard the Mistral so I cannot compare. I did just finish a very long shopping period (7 months) for an integrated and listened both in home and at dealers with my own cables. It may be beyond your price range (as it was for me) but th... 
Opinions on Classe Amps?
I know nothing about Classe seperates but I did have some experience with integrateds. My experience was not very positive unfortunately. Firstly a CAP 150 I bought used had some terrible buzzing problems. The dealer aknowledged the problem but to... 
Need integrated amp for Sonus Faber Concertos
Definately add the YBA Integre or Integre DT to your list. Beautiful sounding integrateds! With the Concertos and the planet, this might be a great choice. Listen first of course and bring your own cables and interconnects if you can't demo at home. 
Solid State Integrated in 1500- 1800 range ?
Might try Classe Cap 150, or YBA though the Passion is probably out of your price range. 
Atoll amplification?
I have heard the Atoll integrateds In80 and In100. They are lively, dynamic and somewhat analytical amps. When compared with NAD I found them to present music with more detail and finesse. Before I decided on the YBA Integre I had one in house for... 
What has blown my tweeter????
An update:The dealer has found that the tweeter is completely "fried". They will replace it for me and are sending the amp back to Classe. HFO seems to be suspected.How will I know if it is truly fixed? 
What has blown my tweeter????
Thanks Jameswei,The dealer is presently doing some tests.I'm curious to know if the tweeter might generate a very high frequency sound of its own before failure?As for "collateral damage" it would seem to me that Classe should definately foot the ... 
What has blown my tweeter????
It would seem, from the symptoms I had before the tweeter malfunction, that there was some HFO High Frequency Oscliation, or supersonic frequency.My question is this: The Classe Cap 101 that I have is brand new, can this unit be repaired? Or is th...