My issue is not about discussing high performance pieces at all, but the way some people get into the whole idea of something being the "best". I see too many people making bad choices because they are choosing components that they've heard are the best at a particular price and don't have the knowledge to understand what might work with their other components, their room, their listening preferences, etc. Threads like this can be beneficial at times, but they also can be damaging too. More than anything, I'm really just taking issue with the wording "King of Monos". This doesn't really serve a purpose IMHO. However, I'm sure the original poster used this primarily to try and get more attention to the thread.
However, without any system context, I'll then nominate the Chapter Audio Couplet 500M mono amp being the King of Monos. Yes, I sell them, so that will be my preference. But, does that really help anyone? Not trying to be negative, but the list of potential "Kings" could be endless, but really should be none. There are lots of great amps mentioned, but none are "King" or "Best".
However, without any system context, I'll then nominate the Chapter Audio Couplet 500M mono amp being the King of Monos. Yes, I sell them, so that will be my preference. But, does that really help anyone? Not trying to be negative, but the list of potential "Kings" could be endless, but really should be none. There are lots of great amps mentioned, but none are "King" or "Best".