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YBA Signature Amplifier
Correction -  here is their USA dealer but they are not near me.http://www.tmhaudio.com/  
YBA Signature Amplifier
They have been around for years and were pretty well know for making great products back in the 1990s'.  I have several amps and preamp from the 1990s' and still love them.  Presently all designs come out of France but around 2012 they went into p... 
YBA Signature Amplifier
No one have any experience with recent YBA Signature amplifiers?I already know the YBA sound or lack thereof since I have YBA amps but they are older versions from the 1990s'.  I am trying to find out about the recent stuff they make.  
Bryston SP3
From Bryston list of upgrades -1) The new USB module will support PCM 192/24 as well as DSD Native/64/128.2) Board upgradesSP-3 with version 5 main board can upgrade to STEREO plus SURROUND MODES PCM 192/24 as well as STEREO plus SURROUND MODES DS... 
Bryston SP3
I appreciate all the input and after digesting it I will get back to you.thanks 
Bryston SP3
I am presently very happy with the YBA2 preamp, but the primary purpose of the Bryston SP3 is to incorporate HT while maintaining a high end 2 channel system.  Therefore, the HT performance is a strong consideration in my purchasing decision.  In ... 
Solar/cellular shades -acoustical treatment
Hate to hear no much of a difference, but I would rather hear it before speaking the money. Thanks for the input. I guess my next step is treating the walls. Is this what you mean by a balanced approach? 
Solar/cellular shades -acoustical treatment
No one out there with experience with solar vs cellular shades for acoustical properties??? 
Solar/cellular shades -acoustical treatment
I have been playing with 4 ft x 10 ft panels of Owen Corning 800 1.5 inch rigid duct insulation for the past 4 months. When placed at first reflection point on window there is a noticeable improvement. NRC of panel is around .85, so A little bette... 
New or Used Amplifier
Not with 8 feet of snow. Used to go to Buffalo 3 or 4 time per year on business, but not since retirement. 
New or Used Amplifier
I am presently in New York, but my system is in my Florida home. It appears the dealer are more limited in Florida than New York. I also don't want to waste dealer time unless I am going to buy new. 
New or Used Amplifier
5.1 only 
New or Used Amplifier
That's the way I looked at it also, with understanding older equipment will be closer to its end of life. Is it fair to assume you can get 30 years out of a piece of equipment that is well cared for. The savings can be applied to extra equipment. 
New or Used Amplifier
5.1 only 
New or Used Amplifier
I currently have two amplifiers - YBA2 HCDT (High Current Dual Transformer) and a YBA2 (DT)for the front L/R and center. I am looking for a rear amplifier for rear surround. Both are from the 1990's but function perfect and sound very musical. My ...