Thanks, Sean, your insight is valuable. I emailed Mondial
and basically got the same explanation about the higher current and smoothness. I thought I was buying a A200X3 but when the amp arrived it was a 200X3. The seller had mistated the 4ohm output because he didn't have the manual.
I didn't ask the right question so now I'm trying to make a
decision about selling the 200X3 and buying a A200X3 (there is one listed on audiogon at $750). I was driving my mains with an A150 which really matched well with my system. I had a marantz monoblock 125 watt which was gifted to my brother-in-law figuring that the 200X3 would be an upgrade. My mains are probably pretty easy to drive which may account for the difference between your experience and mine. I'd hate to buy the A200, try to sell
the 200X3 and not like the A200X3. So I appreciate your help. Any other thoughts, please let me know.
and basically got the same explanation about the higher current and smoothness. I thought I was buying a A200X3 but when the amp arrived it was a 200X3. The seller had mistated the 4ohm output because he didn't have the manual.
I didn't ask the right question so now I'm trying to make a
decision about selling the 200X3 and buying a A200X3 (there is one listed on audiogon at $750). I was driving my mains with an A150 which really matched well with my system. I had a marantz monoblock 125 watt which was gifted to my brother-in-law figuring that the 200X3 would be an upgrade. My mains are probably pretty easy to drive which may account for the difference between your experience and mine. I'd hate to buy the A200, try to sell
the 200X3 and not like the A200X3. So I appreciate your help. Any other thoughts, please let me know.