For the sake of this discussion, let's take into consideration both are the current generation from the same manufacturer.
The difference being the stereo version compared to the monos.
If I look at this from just a purely performance perspective. Monos would win every time.
However, if I take into consideration the rack requirements, power cable and visual aesthetics, I'd go for the stereo version.
I've had conversations people more technical in this area and they say stereo amps are actually harder to design.
Because each channel shares the same ground.
Whereas, mono amps each have their own ground, which further increases their performance over the stereo amp.
Additionally, I was told that if I use single ended connections from my pre-amp to monos that performance is superior.
However, if I had a balanced pre-amp ( I don't) and used balanced cables to a stereo amp, that is the way to go for a stereo amp.
Is there any truth to this?
What other factors should I consider? Speaker ? Room size? Listening distance?
Thank you
The difference being the stereo version compared to the monos.
If I look at this from just a purely performance perspective. Monos would win every time.
However, if I take into consideration the rack requirements, power cable and visual aesthetics, I'd go for the stereo version.
I've had conversations people more technical in this area and they say stereo amps are actually harder to design.
Because each channel shares the same ground.
Whereas, mono amps each have their own ground, which further increases their performance over the stereo amp.
Additionally, I was told that if I use single ended connections from my pre-amp to monos that performance is superior.
However, if I had a balanced pre-amp ( I don't) and used balanced cables to a stereo amp, that is the way to go for a stereo amp.
Is there any truth to this?
What other factors should I consider? Speaker ? Room size? Listening distance?
Thank you