Why would a thread with a direct comparison matter to you? Your ears are the deal. If you know the guy selling both: check each one out. I own the Passion. I'm not going to say that the Plinius can't go 1 round with the Passion. I'm not saying the build quality of the YBA reigns supreme. I'm not saying that the Passion's 100 watts are the sweetest SS watts out there. Here's what I am saying. I love mine. Used to own the little brother (the Integre) and, now, there's no going home. Wonderful amp.. I love it. You, probably, won't go wrong with either. But don't you want to be more... peace, warren
Plinius or YBA?
I have the opportunity to buy either a Plinius 8200MKII or a YBA Passion Integre integrated amplifier used for approximately the same money. Both units are in great shape as I know the owner and he is getting out of high end equipment. My other equipment is a Rega Jupiter CDP, Vienna Acoustic Beethoven speakers and Acoustic Zen cables. Obviously my question is which amp to go with. I have heard many great things about both the Plinius and the YBA. I haven't found a thread that directly compares the two. What do you folks think? Any info would be greatly appreciated.