Is it easier to sell mono blocks or stereo amp on the used market?


I will be buying a new 2 channel McIntosh system soon and I am trying to decide between a 2 mono block amps or a single stereo amp. Curious... if I decided to sell down the road is it easier to sell mono blocks or a single stereo amp on the used market? Was not sure which is more in demand. 

dman777

My mistake... I intended to say that stereo amps have to be easier to sell... not the other way around. 

I’ve gone from intergraded, to single amp to mono blocks and back.  It think monos will always have a market.  I’m back to monos for my “end game” amps.  

@dman777 

My Additional comments regarding stereo amplifiers versus mono block amplifiers in the used market are:

Advantages of Stereo Amplifiers for Resale

1. Broader Market Appeal

• More universal compatibility

• Typically less expensive

• Easier for average audiophiles to integrate into existing systems

2. Cost Considerations

• Generally lower price point

• More buyers can afford them

• Less specialized investment

3. Practical Considerations

• Simpler setup

• Fewer components to manage

• More straightforward for non-expert audio enthusiasts

Potential Mono Block Challenges

• Higher cost

• More niche market

• Require more sophisticated audio knowledge

• Often need specific matching requirements

The broader compatibility and lower price point of stereo amps make them more attractive to a wider range of potential buyers.  IMHO.  

While stereo amps may be easier to sell in general, I have a theory on this already mentioned. I’d like to believe the answer may change when going up in quality of amplification. I’m done lifting 100-120lb big iron stereo amps around or risk of damage.

  • 100+lb stereo amps are a beast to rotate in/out if you like trying different amps or when dealing with audio racks is another reason
  • Two mono amps of the same breed of amp are slightly over 1/2 the weight. Can be so much easier to manage and deal with in general
  • As you go up in quality with old school iron stereo amps, and weight keeps shifting upward, there seems to be a pivot point where Monos are just as desirable [or more] new or used to some of us out here

My personal experience is that mono blocks are harder to sell.

Looking at HiFiShark's date listed seems to indicate that my conclusion is correct.