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

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

A lot of advantages to monoblocks.  Lighter and easier to move, dedicated power supply. Can be placed at the base of the speaker with a 1M speaker cable.  I'd argue for different amps but you are past that.

I think that your dream is for the monos, so do it and fulfill your dream.