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Can I Use One Channel Of A Stereo Power Amp?

Does anyone know of a high power (300 wpc or so) stereo power amp that can be run using only one channel?
What I want to do is use a pair of these to power 3 front speakers. The high power multi-channel amps are out of my price range. Thanks.
rpteemley
gbart
290 posts
 
I agree on the single mono amp. Another alternative is a lower power amp that is bridgeable to provide 300 watts. Just be aware that many amps are not happy driving loads below 8 ohms when bridged, so make sure that either the amp chosen is capable of driving lower impedance loads, or the speaker impedance does not dip much below 8 ohms.
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elevick
2,638 posts
 
A mac 7106 is 100 wpc into 6 channels or bridged to 375 watts for 3 channels. Beat that? Cost is around $1250-$1500.
dgaylin
255 posts
 
Some of the NAD stereo power amps are bridgeable into mono.
jimjoyce25
215 posts
 
I have had excellent success running one channel each into two Sunfire stereo amps.

The 300 watt version can be had for $800 or less.

Finding a good RF-reducing power cord will greatly enhance their performance. The ones from Marigo are superb, but they are expensive.
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