Amp upgrade recommendations

Some of the things I'm trying to get a handle on, and maybe I didn't post it clearly, are:
1. Is there a big advantage in the 0.5s monoblock conversion vs. using them in a vertical biamp mode? In addition to the increase in power, it would provide balanced operation.
2. Is this outweighed by the decreased usefulness of the amps which would have to be marketed as monopairs later.
3. Is there a big advantage in a fully balanced set-up. Maybe this is the first question, and then decide on the 0.5s or other power. I know the Gamut is balanced and the Classe' 301 can be run balanced (is it just XLR input, or is it a fully balanced circuit?).

Thanks for everyone's thoughts and help.

I agree with Tok2000. Nobody should ever rate their equipment or especially equipment that they have read about as being perfect. This is not the first time that this person has indicated that their equipment is perfect or the best (smiley faces or not). There are many different amps out there and not 1 will do justice for everybody or every situation. You need to go out and audition for yourself and if you think this sounds the best to you, great, buy it. But remember, because you cannot audition every amp out there, your neighbor across the street might have an amp that might be better suited to your setup than what you just purchased. That is the beauty (or curse) of this hobby. You can "always" upgrade in the future, even if it for a different sound: tube vs. ss, bi-amp, mono's, etc.....

Stehno,

based on your postings in this thread and some others, if I didn't know better I'd swear you are being stalked.

What up with that?

bf

Billsfriend, yes I have been. I was wondering if anybody else would notice.

In fact, I kinda' feel like Michael Douglas in the movie 'Fatal Attraction'. I've received many downright nasty, even crazy emails from this person since last December.

AG has been fully aware of the situation for some time now and supposedly is monitoring it.

I just ignore it.

LLANO Trinity Series or the new amp at LLANO Designs.

The best amp I've ever heard is the Berning ZH-270.

I agree about the Synergy of a system also. I wish I'd never let go of my Rogue Mag LLANO Trinity Combo :(

I suspect if you can get a demo amp or find someone local who owns one you may be surprised how well it mates with a tube pre.

You may also want to consider the Belles 350A, I owned the 150A and prefered it to the PSAUDIO amp that was rated by Sam Class A Tellig....

Anyway goodluck and don't rule out the hybrids. Oh yeah the LLANO's are class A.