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Offered is „Design WA 202 Receiver“ by YBA as second-hand device from the category „Tuner / Receiver / Network Device“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9732104709 ends on 15.10.2026 at 06:38 o'clock.
Timing matters here because this is an older tuner/receiver-era piece, not a current-generation digital streamer, so the real question is whether you want a classic YBA box rather than the latest feature set. At €538, it sits well below the €2,030 25th percentile and far under the €3,403 median of your recent EUR comparables, so this reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair.
What makes it attractive is the usual YBA appeal: solid build, understated design, and the kind of musical, refined presentation that still has followers among vintage hi-fi buyers. If it’s genuinely clean and fully working, the upside is getting a respected brand at a price that leaves plenty of room versus the market. I’d mainly want confirmation on basic functionality, display/controls, and whether any original remote or paperwork is included; at this price, those details matter, but they don’t change the fact that it looks like a buy.
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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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