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Adding a second MC275 VI, is it worth it?

Dear Audiogon,

I currently use a MC275 Vi, which I love (pushing Verity Parsifal Encores), but I would like more power. This is in part, because I have children, and I often have to listen to music at lower levels. In a perfect world, I would order MC2301, but those run approx. 20k, and that isn't happening any time soon. My question is, how much difference would a second 275 make? Also, I have been told that because the 275 is at its essence a stereo amp, they are not ideal candidates for mono blocks. Thank you all in advance for your comments.
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lloydc
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Why do you think more power might allow you to listen at lower levels?
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lloydc
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I doubt that "someone in the industry" is correct. The extra reserves just don't come into play at low volume. In fact, the opposite is more likely true. A lower powered amp will be operating in its comfort zone, and many audiophiles believe that sounds better than using too big an amp that is loafing along.
On the other hand, a well set up dual-mono setup may have certain other advantages, and if you occasionally play loud music - symphonies more or less require it, or you can't hear the quiet passages - that's another matter.
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