YBA Genesis PRE5A
YBA Genesis PRE5A preamplifier combining digital inputs and Bluetooth with a switchable analogue section for pure listening.
Description
The Genesis PRE5A is a preamplifier from YBA, designed to sit at the heart of a hi-fi system and handle both analogue and digital sources. Paired with the Genesis A6 power amplifier, the combination was awarded the Diapason d'Or, a recognition from the French specialist press.
Its distinguishing feature lies in its digital bypass function: the user can fully disable the digital section in order to retain only the analogue circuit, with the aim of improving sound reproduction. The digital power supply remains accessible at all times and can be reactivated whenever needed. In terms of connectivity, the unit offers five digital inputs as well as a Bluetooth input, complemented by a digital output. The USB input, 24/192 kHz compatible, requires the installation of a driver under Windows, whereas no installation is required under Mac.
This preamplifier is aimed at hi-fi enthusiasts wishing to combine modern digital sources with demanding analogue listening, with the option of switching between the two configurations depending on the desired sound result.
What to check before buying used
On a preamplifier of this generation, it is advisable to systematically test the digital/analogue switching function as well as the recognition of each of the five digital inputs and the Bluetooth input. The USB input deserves particular attention under Windows, as it depends on the correct installation of a dedicated driver. Checking the potentiometers and source selectors, which are often prone to crackling after several years of use, also helps to confirm the overall condition of the unit.
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