Using two channel amps as monos?

Jeff,

If you're only planning on using the LC on one and the RC on the other, then the main benefit, as Onemug notes, would be better separation.

In one of my systems, two Pathos Classic Ones are running in bridged mode and there is a noticeable difference in separation, sound staging, headroom and bass articulation.

Do a search on the Pathos in bridged mode and you'll likely hit Doug Schroeder's write up about this. Though his focus is on the Pathos, I'd imagine that similar benefits would accrue for amps that can be bridged. If the Edges can't be bridged and your speakers can be bi-amped (i.e., separate tweeter and woofer taps), perhaps you may try vertical bi-amping using one channel of each for the high and low of one speaker.

Cheers,
Garry

2 channel stereo into mono........gain little more power and headroom!!

Thanks to all, I was going to call Edge before going down this road. I just cannot bare to sell these outstanding two channel amps for monoblocks.

Yes, you can and in FULL balanced mode - see Spectron web site, monoblocks.

To use one channel when two available is simply stupid, stupid, stupid

All The Best
Rafael

Dob----Have you compared how your amps sounded bridged/mono vs. one channel per amp? Or have you only run them in the mono configuration? Undoubtedly, there would be a significant improvement either way as compared to running one amp in stereo. It would be interesting to know how the two methods of running two stereo amps actually compare to each other. (This may also vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.)

With Sunfire amps, the full power supply is utilized either way, and you get the same level of current either way. My understanding is that mono-strapping these amps only increases the voltage, which may or may not be desirable given the speakers they are driving.