Mono block Preamp

Are there any mono block preamps? Why do companies offer expensive mono block power amps but not mono block preamps? Wouldn’t the same advantages be gained at the preamp level as well?

lewl2807-07-2022 5:01am

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spenav Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 509 posts 07-07-2022 at 10:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete PassLab Gryphon Constellation Audio Audio GD ‘The list goes on. Same advantages? Yes. I know your next inquiry. Mono phono stage? Why not?
thecarpathian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,169 posts 07-07-2022 at 11:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe Nucleosis also made a mono, but it's nothing you'd want.
tweak1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,739 posts 07-07-2022 at 11:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mono pres were a forerunner to Differentially/true balanced preamps/amps, where both channels share nothing in come, aside from the power supply
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,229 posts 07-07-2022 at 11:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I hate dual volume controls...... I will pass on true dual mono preamps
jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 07-07-2022 at 12:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mark Levinson made the first one back around 1980. It was the ML6 and sold for $6K the pair. Outrageous price then, now pocket change for today’s moneyphiles (who dominate the High End).

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