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H2O Signature Stereo vs H20 Signature Mono Amps

I am in the process of downsizing my rig and am curious to learn more about the H2O amps.

Has anyone compared the signature version stereo amp to the signature version mono amps? If so, please share your findings in the comparing of the 2 set-ups?

Do the signature mono's perform that much better than the signature stereo to justify twice the price?

Is Henry coming out with a pre-amp? If anyone has info on this, please share what you know.

Are the H2O amps a fully balanced design?

I am strongly considering matching a good tube pre with solid state power amplification. If you have had success or failure doing so, with the H2O amps, please share your experiences.

Thanks!
barrelchief

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barrelchief OP
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Between family & work, I do not have a lot of time to just kick back & enjoy my music these days. Therefore, I am trying to put together a 2-channel system that is musically satifying to my ears, but does not tie up the cash that I had in Rowland's 302 and Synergy IIi.

Tough to justify this level of gear, when some of that $ could serve so well in other areas of our home.

The challenge is on, as you can see what reference amplification my ears are accustommed to.
barrelchief OP
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Hi Audiofankj:

I appreciate you sharing your experience.

I would describe as my "downsizing" as being in the "big picture" and not necessarily with every component...just looking to pull out a good chunk of $ and maintain an enjoyable 2-channel system.

Yes, the Synergy IIi is a very nice pre. However, with these changes, I am very interested in matching up a tube pre with SS power amp. One pre that has been recommended to sound great w/Ice amps (after rolling tubes) is the Aesthetix Callypso. I am open to suggestions.

Thanks!
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