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Best Pre-Amp/Amp for Focal JMLab electra 920
Congratulations on purchasing a fine speaker! Its a matter of taste what kind of equipment you end up using. 920's are not a difficult speaker to drive so you have a wide range of choices between solid state, tube, and integrated amplifiers. My 92... 
B+W 800D vs 801D
I think if you are going to spend this kind of coin you should compare both models in your own listening room. If a dealer won't let you do that find another one. IMO a good dealer should arrange this for you as we're not talking about pocket chan... 
Best preamp for YBA Passion 1000 mono blocs
It seems strange that you found the passion amp/pre amp combo bright. YBA gear especially when used with other YBA gear is usually not considered bright. Is there a problem with the equipment possibly? Has anything been modified? The combo should ... 
YBA CD1 Delta what does it compare to ?
I have a YBA CD1 Alpha. I am told by the Canadian distributor that it's overall presentation is better in every way. I have also been told that the dual power supply version is another giant leap in musicality. 
Which pre amp s suites my YBA 1 Alpha hc amp?
A YBA pre amp with your YBA 1 amp would be a match made in heaven. If finances permit I would try to get a YBA 1 pre amp or higher. However other YBA models would match as well.