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About the Passion 1000
The YBA Passion 1000 is a solid-state monoblock power amplifier designed and hand-built in France by Yves-Bernard André. It features RCA and XLR inputs, two pairs of output binding posts with different damping factors, and a robust build with a heavy faceplate and modest heatsinking. The amplifier delivers 240 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 380 watts into 4 ohms, with an input impedance of 47k ohms and a sensitivity of 1.2V for full power output. It weighs approximately 143 lbs (65 kg) and measures 19" wide by 12" high by 19" deep. The design emphasizes minimal feedback to preserve musical detail and avoid electronic coloration. The Passion 1000 is praised for its clean, controlled, and transparent midbass, excellent microdynamics, and ability to drive a wide range of speakers effortlessly. It is part of YBA's Passion line, known for its musicality and analog-like sound quality. The amplifier includes a distinctive level indicator on the front panel and offers high build quality with a muscled-shoulders aesthetic. It is
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