Esoteric A-03 amp- opinions on them as mono-blocs

Yes, that is the same as bridging them, unless you used them separately in 50 watt mode, which wouldn't make a lot of sense. If you bridge them, you will make the amp work much harder. So you will likely lose some delicacy. I personally would not do it, but your mileage (and preference) might vary. HK

......( silence ) ...the locusts have come and gone, yet again...now on to the next post and leave nothing behind of any worth.

Thanks Colekat - but you didn't answer my question.

Hello Autosports - if I add another A-03 amp to my system - I would use them as monoblocs ....one amp for each speaker. Is that the same as bridging them ???? Your points are well taken as the amp is ohhh so sweet - but help me on that question.

Bridging the A-03 (or any amp) would double the power (often a very good thing), but doing so also cuts the resistance load (measured in ohms) in half. This will likely cause better driver grip, but at a slight loss of delicacy. The A-03's ability to render the delicate nuances of music is one of the things that makes it so appealing. It really comes down to a a personal decision. Not something that I would do without testing prior to any purchase. HK

See any review by Howard Kneller from soundstage, he uses them on a lot of his reviews, he also likes the A-02's.

I would also like to hear an answer to this one. Any takers?