Price: $8000

Website: www.ybahifi.com

Vade said: The Passion PRE550A looked and sounded gorgeous, is built like a brick privy, has a thoughtfully designed remote control, and no significant vices. I could, and did, happily live with a PRE550A in my system. Very highly recommended.

Read the SoundStage! Ultra review.

The gist: YBA’s new line offers super build and really good sound.