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This amp was purchased as a demo unit from Audio HeavenA service was done last year via Audio Heaven.Have got original shipping crate, so can ship if needed. It won’t be cheap for is around 45kg plus the box.Only got front photo atm, can take more if needed. I have a sore back and 45kg and ...
For this category, it’s a buyer’s market if the unit is complete and healthy: A$7,600 sits below the typical current asking range I found for similar Signature-level YBA CD players, which clusters roughly around A$10,000–A$20,000 depending on seller and market. That makes this look more like a fair-to-good buy than an aggressive ask, especially for a serious reference machine.
The attraction here is straightforward: YBA’s Signature player is a genuinely heavyweight, top-tier design with a reputation for a smooth, open, finely textured presentation rather than digital glare. If the listing includes the remote, original packaging, and has proof of recent servicing, that adds real value because these are substantial machines and shipping/transport matters. At this price, the main thing to confirm is proper operation of the transport and drawer, since those are the parts that most affect ownership peace.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1981 by Yves Bernard André, an electronics professor, YBA emerged from France as a beacon of passionate hi-fi innovation. André's designs embodied a quintessentially French flair—quirky yet brilliant—prioritizing simplicity, durability, and unadulterated musicality that captivated journalists and audiophiles alike. This heritage of precision and purity propelled the brand through decades of acclaim, earning international awards while steadfastly pursuing the ideal of sound so transparent it fades into the music itself.
YBA specializes in high-end electronics, with a core focus on amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amps, CD players, DACs, phono stages, and streaming devices across ranges like Design, Heritage, Passion, Signature, and Genesis. Custom French-made components such as connectors, transformers, cables, resistors, and solder underscore their commitment to reliability. While not delving into speakers, turntables, or headphones, their catalog emphasizes amplification and digital sources that deliver clarity and extraordinary musical engagement.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, YBA blends boutique French design ethos with robust manufacturing scale, following Shanling's 2009 acquisition that preserved André's involvement and relaunched the brand internationally in 2012. Today, products remain "Designed in France, made with Passion," commanding respect among discerning buyers for their aesthetic appeal and sonic refinement, though production largely occurs in China. This evolution secures YBA's enduring niche as a sought-after name in premium hi-fi.
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