beautifully made product,simple and direct connection to my music,all of the attributes of fine audio reproduction are present.

I love this product,I can find nothing to criticise...

Let me start off by saying that I have always wanted to own one of these integrateds and finally owning an Integre is the fulfillment of a dream for me...I fully acknowledge what that says about my credibility in regards to this review.
I am very passionate about my music and the equiptment I choose to reproduce it in my home.I have always had great respect for the design philosophy behind YBA products:simple,elegant engineering,a carefully executed circuit with short signal paths and the highest quality components,no tone controls
or other extraneous circuitry to get in the way of the music.As much as I have admired these fine products they have always been just beyond my reach financially,until now...
Needless to say I am far from disappointed,the integre is endowed with all of the attributes owing to it's minimalist pedigree:crystal clear unfatiguing sound,open,luscious midrange,tight uncoloured bass,excellent soundstaging and imaging and brilliant detail,it's all there.A true thoroughbred that's been going strong for more than ten years with only minor refinements(What other expensive piece of audio gear can you say that about?),The YBA exudes class and elegance.Sure you are able to spend more and maybe get incrementally better sound or you could go for separates and really impress your friends with your big boxes; but if music is your passion,as it is mine, then you really can't do better than this little integrated amplifier from france...
System:
YBA integre DT
Audio physic Tempo II
Sony SACD player
Rega planar 3/elys cartridge
The most important component: My CD and record collection.

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