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adjusting the bias on an amp YBA
Other than the buzz (which became distortion), would adjusting the bias affect the overall character of the sound presentation? 
upgrading crossover components on speakers
For the sake of being complete, I never had to replace the caps on my crossover. It turned out there was a crappy soldering place in my crossover. It would variously work/not work depending on the temperature (figures). I eventually bought a gun a... 
adjusting the bias on an amp YBA
Thank you very much for the responses. Very interesting stuff (to me anyway).I have another YBA Integre which is an 8 year old Dual Transform model. I have pretty efficient Cabasse speakers. For some reason that old Single Transform has this magic... 
Need integrated amp for Sonus Faber Concertos
Second the YBA DT Integre recommendation. I have both a single transform and DT that I used with the smaller Concertinos. The single transform was not enough. 
bad for an amplifier when there is no speakers ?
Good question. I have often wondered the same thing. And as a variation what about running with one channel only? 
Under 1k integrated recomendations
Definitely YBA Integre DT. Don't bother with the single transform version even though it is cheaper. It won't be enough power for the Concertinos. I've seen 3 DTs go in the 1100-1200 range in the last 4 months on audiogon and ebay so there are sel...