YBA Genesis IA3A
YBA stereo integrated amplifier fitted with Bluetooth, USB and coaxial digital inputs, and a pre-out output for evolving towards a more ambitious setup.
Description
The Genesis IA3A is a stereo integrated amplifier from YBA, designed to combine careful construction with faithful sound reproduction. It occupies a prominent place among integrated amplifiers in its category, combining modern connectivity with versatile use.
The unit incorporates Bluetooth with the most recent protocol available at the time of its design, along with several digital inputs: a 75 Ohm S/PDIF input, a coaxial input and a USB input compatible up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. These inputs automatically adjust to the resolution of the incoming signal, from 16-bit / 44.1 kHz to 24-bit / 192 kHz, which simplifies connecting a variety of digital sources without manual adjustment.
On the analogue connectivity side, the amplifier offers two RCA inputs as well as a PRE OUT output. This allows for the later addition of a separate power amplifier, an active subwoofer or active speakers, enabling the system to be expanded without replacing the integrated amplifier. A video input with a bypass function and a digital output complete the package.
This model is aimed at a music lover looking for an integrated amplifier capable of handling both modern digital sources, via USB or Bluetooth, and classic analogue sources, while retaining the option to expand the setup thanks to the pre-out output.
What to check before buying used
The volume potentiometer deserves a test across its full range: crackling or channel imbalance often indicates dirty tracks, which can be fixed with cleaning but should be checked before purchase. The power supply capacitors, sensitive to age, may lose capacitance and affect bass performance. Also check that the Bluetooth and digital inputs (S/PDIF, coaxial, USB) work properly, along with background noise at various volume levels, which reveals the general condition of the power stage.
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