bridging a b&k st202 to mono


I would like to use this st202 for a sub amp, and would like to bridge it for mono. b&k's web site doesn't have a manual for this one - i guess it's too old. Anyone know how to do this? Michael
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I have several B&K power amps. I tried to find reference to this parallel configuration in the manuals and can't.

The manual of a Parasound HCA1000 I previously owned recommended "Single Stereo" configuration, citing that it's cleaner than bridged mode. This is simply using only one channel of each stereo amp. This allows all of the power supply output to be dedicate to a single channel. The HCA1000 has built in bridging mode with the flip of a switch. The power rating for the HCA1000 is 110 wpc both channels driven; 185 wpc "single stereo"; and 300 wpc bridged mono.

I imagine some more technically skilled folks than I can confirm this, but I assume this single stereo mode may also work with other amps too, though I wonder if dual mono amps like my Reference 4420 gain the same PS benfits.