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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!
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muralman1
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The H2O is great for people who are upsizing, and even downsizing.

There are four H2O amps.

1) The Stereo H2O is a groundbreaking amp. It can handle any speaker load.
It handily controls the bass. It's mids are fluid, and articulate. The highs
simply natural. $2000

2) The Mono H2O amps improve on dynamics and separation. They are two
complete amps. For lighter loads, I would opt for the Stereo H2O. $4000

3) The S-250 Signature increases kick, and is somewhat quicker. $2800

4) The M-H2O Signature monos are the creme de la creme. They do
everything a little more. The reason is, there is more room in the mono amps
to apply added features. $5000

All H2O amps are fully balanced.

Strong tube preamps mate well with the H2O.
muralman1
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I talked to Henry just before posting. I didn't mention the prices. Thank you Kirk. According to Henry, the Sig monos sit at the apex of the H2O line. The S-250 Sig is not the same amp, though Henry should be happy to see it surpassing expectations.
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