Are monoblocks better than stereo, with tube amps?


I am only in the research phase of audiophilia. My present system includes a creaky NAD 150w amp and ghastly sounding speakers from a "rack system" circa 1988 Stalingrad. Anyway, I am hoping to eventually save for a tube set-up with a kind turntable and sweet, costly speakers. I am wondering if there is any advantage to using a monoblock system for amplification and why.
mr_stain

Showing 1 response by aball

I love monoblocks. They typically have double the power supply than a stereo amp which gives them great authority and the feeling of more power even if on paper they are the same.

They also have no crosstalk between channels. I think this advantage is bigger than many give it credit for. Imaging improves greatly with no crosstalk or intermodulation distortion. So does the "space" in a soundstage.

IMO, it is worth the extra money over the stereo version. Good luck and have fun. Arthur