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Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead

I am planning on buying a McIntosh system. It is a system I have been wanting a very long time. No need to suggest any other brand... I am set on this one.

I am going to get the CP 12000 preamp for sure. However, I can’t decide between a pair of MC611’s monoblocks or the MC-462 stereo amp. It seems like for $6k, the mono blocks are not much more in price and I get a lot more audio for the extra $6k.

Talk me out of buying the monoblocks! Tell me your experience if you had both? Do you like stereo amps better after owning monoblocks? Tell me why.

dman777
fastfreight
866 posts
 

If I can't talk you out of McIntosh why discuss monoblocks?  Just poking fun! :)

elliottbnewcombjr
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1. done with tubes for life? either way that’s quite a commitment to SS.

2. you want or need that much power?

3. you want stereo with short interconnects and longer speaker wires OR mono with longer interconnects and shorter speaker wires?

4. any placement considerations?

5. normally, same power, it is easier to move smaller mono-blocks, however you are going from 450wpc stereo to 600wpc monos, the stereo weighs around 115, the monos weigh 97lbs, what’s another 18 lbs among friends with hand trucks and hernia prevention belts.

 

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lak
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If you have the financial ability and space I would purchase the mono-blocks, if not I would purchase the stereo amp. It should be that simple, don't fret over the decision, just bust a move. You know you want those mono-blocks...

tooblue
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You only have to store one box and in most cases only need one power cord. There you go, think I covered it all. Enjoy the music

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dekay
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Mono Blocks are for weenies - period.

 

DeKay

 

 

 

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