This is my system right now. I am back into having a system at home for the first time in 22 years. The system sounds great in the living room and integrates well. It is very easy to get into any kind of music especially with the addition of the subwoofer. The sound is musical and easy to listen to. The room is medium large and well damped into an open house layout. An upgraded amp is on my list. Recommendations are welcome. I would be buying an amp from Audiogon most likely. Power cords are also by Siltech.
YBA will play your JM very well, as Jacques Mahule (sp? i.e., Mr JM) voices his speakers with YBA, among others. These "others" being, among yet others, Symphonic Line -- of which a pair of monos are (were) on sale here @ A'gon. My experience with JM Utopia & mini, led me to choose between these two for ss. I *personally* (pls note) choose YBA OR CAT Ultimate OR S-Line pre & S-Line power. But the Passion stereo with its own pre, OR YBA 1 pre, OR CAT Ultimate OR S-Line Klanquelle, was a difficult proposition to beat -- even at its price. That's my limited experience and I listen mainly to classical & blues.
