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YBA 2 Alpha preamp and general preamp questions
...own the YBA Passion Integre amp with a phono section and have listened to the YBA 1 and 2 pre-amps. I would strongly recommend YBA pre-amps. Have listened to numerous solid state and valve systems over the past ten years and in my humble opinio... 
Good Amp for JM Labs Utopia Speakers
I have listened to the JM Lab Micro Utopia Be and Diva Be with the YBA Passion Integre. They were both memorable experiences noted for the high level of musicality and emotional involvement. 
Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?
Love the YBA Passion Integre - now Passion Integre 300. It also has a superb phono stage for peanuts. This a solid state design that sounds like single ended triodes and times more naturally than anything else I've heard. 
New YBA equipment... Old YBA
The Passion Integre is now renamed as Passion Integre 300 and comes with a new fascia. They are also introducing two new Passion integre models, the Passion 200 and 100 which are 75W and 50w respectively. I own the Passion Integre amp with a blue ... 
Upgrade from ART DIO?
YBA CD3 Sigma or YBA Passion CD 400. They are both identical and they are the latest from YBA. A big improvement or the Delta Series. 
YBA CD1 Delta what does it compare to ?
The new YBA CD Sigma series released only recently is a big improvement on the Delta. I have a Micromega Drive 3/Dac 2 combo which I really like with the YBA Passion Integre. When I first auditioned the Passion Integre last year I also compared th... 
Ever gone from seperates to an integrated?
Have recently upgraded from a Krell KRC3-Theta Dreadnaught pre-power combination to the YBA Passion Integre, that costs significantly less. Was that an upgrade or what? Absolutely. The YBA has more detail, bigger and better soundstage, superior ti... 
Best integrated, ???
Bought the YBA Passion Integre one week ago. It is simply so musical. Definitely worth a try 
Amplifier Recommendation for B&W Nautilis 804
A common complaint about the B&W 804 Nautilus is their lack of weight. A solution to this is to have them sit on granites stands made by HNE. They cost around US$500 here in the UK but they make a huge difference to bass weight and overall int... 
Pre and Amp suggestions for B&W Nautilus 804?
I use the 804N with Krell KRC 3 preamp and a Theta Dreadnaught power amp. The sound is very warm. I also have the 804Ns sitting on granites stands made by HNE. They cost around US$500 here in the UK but they make a huge difference to bass weight a... 
YBA Passion vs YBA integre dt integrated????
I own B&W Nautilus 804s and just purchased the YBA Passion Integre. It should arrive within the next two weeks. Once it's hooked I'll post again. The CD player is Micromega Drive3/Dac2 and the cabling is by Cello.My view on the Integre DT vs P...