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Just got the Focal Scala V2 at a great price
I would narrow it down to just two brands - YBA, and the incomparable and unique Aries Cerat. 
A new (huge) R2R high end DAC in town
Just became an owner of an Aries Cerat Kassandra Ref II DAC...and could not be happier! The Kassandra could be re-labelled as an "emotion generating" device. It could also be used for "music therapy"! How could this be the result of a DAC? I rea... 
Micromega MyDAC
I have been using the Micromega MyDac for a few months in my high end system which has JM Lab Mezzo Utopia Speakers, YBA Passion Integre amp, and YBA CD 1000. When used with the YBA CD 1000 as a source, the sound of MyDac beats that of the far mor... 
YBA Passion vs YBA integre dt integrated????
I still own my Passion Integre and loving it! It has been 10 years now of wonderful musical enjoyment! It's a gem that I will never sell. A few years ago I had an itch to try valve amps. So I listened to a Shindo combo, costing twice as much as th... 
Solid State Amplification for Devore Nines?
Old YBA Passion Integre...unbelievable sound...grab it second hand if you can...also YBA Design amp is also excellent. Of course not as good as the Passion but much cheaper. 
Devore gibbon nines look for best amplification
Hi, as an alernative I would also consider the YBA Design amp which is not expensive...I have the Nines and run them with YBA Passion Integre, a fantastic amp that was clearly superior in my room even to far more expensive Shindo pre-power combina... 
Which purchase tipped you into nirvana.
Devore Fidelity Nines 
Devore vs Harbeth
Hi, I listened to both brands extensively and the Devores were very much the winners. From the Harbeths, I listened to Monitor 30s and the Compact 7es3...they are both very nice speakers but in the end found them a bit slow, coloured and with a no... 
any YBA CD Passion users out there?
Hi, I upgraded from the 400 to 1000. I loved the 400 cd player but love the 1000 even more. The 1000 give you more detail, openness, dynamics, better quality bass and treble and a more accurate presentation. In some ways the 1000 is less romantic ... 
Devore Super 8's or Nines w/ Jolida 302?
Go for the Nines without any hesitation...my room is 33x15 and I tried both Super 8s and Nines. I bought the Nines and love them. 
Pls help me to choose amplificat to devore nines
YBA Passion Integre and Devore Nines make magical music together. Tried and tested and delighted - as good as live music! 
YBA Integre DT or Naim Nait 5
I have not tried the Naim Nait 5 or the latest Naim amplifiers but have listened to other previous generations of Naim amplification products extensively and compared them directly to YBA. If you like the YBA sound then just go for it. If the curr... 
YBA: Passion Integre vs. YA201
I very much agree with Arthur.I happen to own both amps in two different systems. The Passion is better in all respects, no doubt about it. However the YA 201 retains the YBA magic and is an unbelievable bargain in my view. I have it together wth ... 
Anyone compare Devore and Harbeth speakers?
I have listened extensively in my home the Devore Super 8s and Harbeth Monitor 30s. Both are amongst the best speakers I have heard and both are very different.Harbeth Monitor 30s have a bigger sound with more body. They also have a superb midrang... 
Any YBA Design YC201 Cd player users out there?
Hi, I have heard both the YBA Design cd player and amp. I think both are lovely. If you liked the amplifier then in my opinion you will also like the cd player. They work very well together. I think these pieces are a bargain - they provide a liqu...