Is it easier to sell mono blocks or stereo amp on the used market?


I will be buying a new 2 channel McIntosh system soon and I am trying to decide between a 2 mono block amps or a single stereo amp. Curious... if I decided to sell down the road is it easier to sell mono blocks or a single stereo amp on the used market? Was not sure which is more in demand. 

dman777

Personally, everything else being equal, I’ll always prefer monos over stereo.

But reputation, brand, model, and service history probably matter a lot more at resale than form factor.

 

Advantages of Stereo Amplifiers for Resale

1. Broader Market Appeal

• More universal compatibility

• Typically less expensive

• Easier for average audiophiles to integrate into existing systems

2. Cost Considerations

• Generally lower price point

• More buyers can afford them

• Less specialized investment

3. Practical Considerations

• Simpler setup

• Fewer components to manage

• More straightforward for non-expert audio enthusiasts

Potential Mono Block Challenges

• Higher cost

• More niche market

• Require more sophisticated audio knowledge

• Often need specific matching requirements

The broader compatibility and lower price point of stereo amps make them more attractive to a wider range of potential buyers.

Isn't it amazing how humans can sound like ChatGPT nowadays? 😂

Considering the ease of selling is not the way to think through this, it's frankly ridiculous. The smart way to think about buying is what would I want to last me a lifetime. That said, I'd think a majority of people would want a stereo amp, not monoblocks. Stereo amps are one unit and take up less space, and for many of us that's the concern. Many people would also never hear the difference between stereo or monoblock anyway. Just my opinion and observation.

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It would be the McIntosh MC611 amps. But they really weigh close to the McIntosh stereo amp (forgot the model number) so I am not sure if I can say weight would be a benefit.

I am trying to look ahead down the road because I have been prone to changing gear in this hobby.

 

Looking at Hi Fi shark, it looks like they sell with in about a month of being listed. Am I looking at that correctly? 
https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=mcintosh+mc611