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Description :
The YBA YA201 integrated amplifier is a class leader because it offers the same midrange magic as the matching YBA Design YC201 cd player, plus offers greater transparency and better response and frequency at the extremes. Based on an original symmetrical design, the YA201 delivers generous power for dynamic and spontaneous listening. Ultrarigid mechanical elements, use of exclusive component, oversized power supply and optimized signal path are some of the specifications usually found only in the most uncompromising audiophile amplifiers.The attractive minimalism of the YA201’s appearance seems to extend to its performance. Regardless, there is nothing cold or clinical about the sound: rather it has markedly crisp definition that appears to be completely devoid of any added romance or undesirable warmth. Helping the amplifier deliver such a ‘neatly scrubbed’ portrayal of music is an equally abstemious tonal balance that does not artificially boost the frequency extremes, the lows in particular. When genuine bass is present the amplifier lets you hear it: at other times that region is left vacant. Some listeners might argue that this amplifier sounds lean but it’s more accurate to say that this controlled presentation and lack of LF bloom gives the YA201 a heightened sense of transparency and insight into timbre and dynamics. All of which result in a performance that is as musically informative as it is cosmetically appealing. The amplifier really shines brightly when fed with well-balanced, uncluttered, clean recordings, especially those that have not had all the life and dynamism sucked out of them with compression as seems to be the trend with many current recordings. The YBA also demonstrates flawless leading edge definition and dynamics, which help it create accurate note shape and thus accurate timbre. Overall, the performance of the YBA YA201 is nothing less than bewitching: musically persuasive and sonically as near transparent as any other amplifiers.
Specifications :
Power Output per Channel.......................................100W RMS - 8 ohms
Frequency Response...............................................0.5Hz - 30kHz at -3dB
Volume Controller....................................................128 steps of 1 dB each
Signal to Noise Ratio...............................................100dB
Input Impedance......................................................10k ohms
Input........................................................................6 analog (RCA)
Line Level Outputs....................................................Sub Out : variable gain
...................................................Tape Out : fixed gain
Speaker Output........................................................1 per channel to use with 4mm banana plug
Power Consumption..................................................100mA (23W)
Fuse........................................................................6A (100V and 117V versions)
.........................................................................or 3.15A (230V version)
Weight.....................................................................13kg
Dimensions(w x d x h)...............................................38 x 40 x 13 cm
Miscellaneous :
Made in....................................................................Designed in Paris, France
Remote....................................................................Yes
Manual.....................................................................Yes
Condition...................................................................8/10 (Decent condition
Product Information :
http://www.yba.fr/ybadesign//htm/prod_stereo_e.htm
Reviews :
http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/yba/integrated-amplifiers/ya-201/PRD_404099_2717crx.aspx
http://www.testseek.com/home_electronics/hifi/amplifier/yba_ya201-p-7e49c0b7-e9f1-e425-d5b6-92c039e2fc96.html |
