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Is There A Reason for Mono Amps for Ultra-low Noise Class D Modules?

With ultra-low noise Class D modules, like the Purifi Eigentakt, would there still be an audible benefit to having two mono amps, as oppose to two modules in the same case? Or is it really just an aesthetic preference?

Note, I'm not asking about the advantages and disadvantages of Class D versus Class A or A/B.   
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oddiofyl
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Sure, people will always want mono amps. No matter what the driving technology of the circuit itself.    Theoretically best stereo separation,  individual power transformer and output transformers.  You're right though, why?  They take up little room and run cool.... people always want better.  So naturally if you have two of something, its better I guess.

I guess the advantage of stereo separation is only as good as the preamp in front of it though...  
oldhvymec
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I think it has to do with cabling to in some cases.

When you think about how some units are "all in one". A power cable in, and everything else is OUT to speakers. VS cable to everything from everything and from everything to something else, everywhere in the room

The cable CaCa ($hit) conundrum!!!

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russ69
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Mono amps usually offer the highest channel separation. Is it audible? I think it is.  
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kijanki
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I guess the advantage of stereo separation is only as good as the preamp in front of it though...  

Also, If difference between 90dB and 100dB of channel separation is that important, then all TT cartridges are garbage, at only 30dB.

It is likely for practical reasons - easier to place, more heatsink area, easier to repair/troubleshoot, shorter speaker cables, etc.

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