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

@rick_n I agree with you.  Buying 2 mono block McIntosh amps at $7,500 each vs buying 2 Crown amps is the difference.  I have my mid-fi Emotiva monoblocks and they work for me whenever I want a 3 some :), and if I dont want them anymore.  Selling it for half the cost does just fine for me.

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.