A few years back, I compared several integrateds. Amongst them was the YBA Integre Alpha DT. It was very nice.
However, to my ears, liked the Audio Analogue Puccini SE better. It was slightly lushly colored in the mid's, but it was OH so musical, more so than the YBA, and 2 other amps (2.5-4 times the price!). The SE is the way to go, with dual transformers and more dynamic power. It also has a built-in phono section, pretty good.
The new version comes with remote, though it may be harder to find used. Still, a dealer may be willing to deal on a new or demo unit, it floats around the $1100 to $1200 list I believe.
Lots of luck.
However, to my ears, liked the Audio Analogue Puccini SE better. It was slightly lushly colored in the mid's, but it was OH so musical, more so than the YBA, and 2 other amps (2.5-4 times the price!). The SE is the way to go, with dual transformers and more dynamic power. It also has a built-in phono section, pretty good.
The new version comes with remote, though it may be harder to find used. Still, a dealer may be willing to deal on a new or demo unit, it floats around the $1100 to $1200 list I believe.
Lots of luck.