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Five Monoblocks vs. One 5-Channel Amp

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So, my quest for the $1,700 HT setup has escalated to the following setup. After listening to a bunch of speakers I chose the Phase Technologies V-12/ V-6/ V-Surround/ HV-1000 combo and the Outlaw 990 Pre-Amp processor.

Yes, I know that I am exceeding my budget by over 100%, but I guess that is just how audio purchases work ;-)

In any case, I am now trying to decide between the Outlaw Model 7500 5-channel Balanced Amplifier ($1,500) or getting 5 individual Model 2200 M-Block Amplifiers ($1,200).

Is there any distinct advantage to getting 5 mono blocks, provided that they will all be sitting in the AV rack and NOT directly besides the respective speaker they will be powering?

Thank you again for your help, I need it ;-)

Oliver
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rugyboogie
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Go for the monoblocks. No question about it.
Your speaker wires can now be much shorter if you can place the amps beside the speaker.
The balanced runs from your pre can handle longer runs then single ended runs without the hum or interference that rca leads would have.
You will find much better dynamics, seperation, depth etc with mono vs all in one amp.
In my home theater set up I use all monoblocks and I could not be any happier.
Again get the mono block you will be much happier.
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