Where did the term "mono block" originate?

The "block" part specifically, in describing mono amps.

williambf06-10-2023 1:55am

carlsbad2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,405 posts 06-10-2023 at 02:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't know but I'd guess it is because the mono-amps, being simple 1 channel amps with one input and one output, were generally a simple hexahedron, resembling a block.
nonoise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,639 posts 06-10-2023 at 03:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe the person who coined the phrase was fond of these guys, All the best, Nonoise
tattooedtrackman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 883 posts 06-10-2023 at 04:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If u think of it I’m sure it would come to u. 🤷‍♂️
knotscott Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 830 posts 06-10-2023 at 11:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not sure of the origin, but the term itself is my 2nd favorite part of having mono blocks. 😎
williambf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14 posts 06-10-2023 at 05:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why isn't or when is a stereo amplifier a "stereo block"?