Is there an integrated amp that can beat my...

Well, i heard the integre with a meridian front end 588, red rose speakers and nordost interconnects (think it was blue heaven).

let me explain what i mean by dry : the system was flat, aggressive and you just knew it was solid state. There was no bloom or warmth, not even the slightest color.

But this could be due to many factors (units might have been brand new, bad setup / room). I auditioned for 10 mins max as i wasnt there to look at that particular equipment. And im sorry but i cant remember if it was the passion or not. It was about 8 months ago so it probably wasnt the passion.

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Go for Chord CPM series of Audio Analogue Maestro Grand integre. They are near impossible to beat.

Heard the YBA integre, and i was mighty disappointed. Very dry sound. Might have been the system though, but my experience with it wasnt earth shattering.

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