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

It would be the McIntosh MC611 amps. But they really weigh close to the McIntosh stereo amp (forgot the model number) so I am not sure if I can say weight would be a benefit.

I am trying to look ahead down the road because I have been prone to changing gear in this hobby.

Looking at Hi Fi shark, it looks like they sell with in about a month of being listed. Am I looking at that correctly? 
https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=mcintosh+mc611
 

@dean_palmer Yes most do want one box and for good rea$on. And many integrated's are superb.

I always had an intreated AMP until (and I was never ensorcelled with monos or even thought much about 'em.)  But a life ling deeper dive into sound reproduction took me finally to Mono Blocks.  Blocks are often an audiophile's progressive destination for some, not imagined until they are. Bingo.

Considering the ease of selling is not the way to think through this, it's frankly ridiculous. The smart way to think about buying is what would I want to last me a lifetime. That said, I'd think a majority of people would want a stereo amp, not monoblocks. Stereo amps are one unit and take up less space, and for many of us that's the concern. Many people would also never hear the difference between stereo or monoblock anyway. Just my opinion and observation.

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.

Isn't it amazing how humans can sound like ChatGPT nowadays? 😂

Personally, everything else being equal, I’ll always prefer monos over stereo.

But reputation, brand, model, and service history probably matter a lot more at resale than form factor.

@rick_n I agree with you.  Buying 2 mono block McIntosh amps at $7,500 each vs buying 2 Crown amps is the difference.  I have my mid-fi Emotiva monoblocks and they work for me whenever I want a 3 some :), and if I dont want them anymore.  Selling it for half the cost does just fine for me.

I would select a stereo amp that can be bridged into mono, gives you or any future owner the ability to increase power should you/they need to.

read the small print of whatever you consider: some impedance taps are unavailable when you change to bridged mode.

Yup mono's more difficult to sell but please get what floats your boat. If we set up our systems looking for future resale values, then without a crystal ball it's likely moot anyway.

Also (Duhh) mono's need a pre that also may require selling. Then there's more power cords, shelf space, tubes and at lease twice a year dusting. It's exhausting to contemplate. 

I think that you'll find that the price point not the form factor will be the determining factor.

Ask your dealer which is easier to sell. 

Both are popular in this hobby. It totally depends on the model in question. 

Rogue Audio claims they broke up the Zeus 225 lbs stereo tube monster into Apollo monoblocks because of the logistics of moving the damn thing. When you have a single chassis weighing beyond 100 lbs, it gets pretty difficult without hiring help - especially secondary market sales w/ shipping. Monoblocks help break that up, though then you're paying for shipping 2x boxes, 2x power cords, 2x amp stands...

Amps and speakers in my experience are the hardest two things to resell. I have two of them in my current main system. OP, to your question though; I agree with the previous posters above that stereo amps are generally easier to resell. Because you're looking to buy Mac gear you really want to focus on responses from Mac only guys. The answers may be different from them. Good luck!

Stereo amps have a broader appeal.  Especially among novices and uninitiated.  “Yeah, cool.  What’s a mono?”

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. 

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

@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.  

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.  

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

@dman777

As you requested, I believe it would be easier to sell a stereo amp on the used market as opposed to mono blocks. This is my opinion.

the higher the price, the more specialized the product, the smaller the demand. Check out usaudiomart, how long these amp are stalling, not selling. 

The OP wasn't asking for advice on which to buy but for advice on which would be easier to sell. I'm kind of curious about his question as well.

If you are primarily concerned with sound quality, then monoblocks would be the choice. For me, that would be the only concern. But, I can't imagine that stereo amps are easier to sell. 

+1, “buy what you think you will enjoy the most right now”. And also what amplifier sounds the best to you.

Two mono block amps or a single stereo amp decision depends on what sounds best to you in your home audio system. Concern about space also needs to be considered (one box or two). In my case, I decided on an integrated amp.

In summary, “The decision between two monoblock amplifiers and a single stereo amplifier depends on your specific needs and preferences:
    •    Sound Quality: Monoblocks offer better channel separation and reduced crosstalk, ideal for high-end systems. However, modern stereo amps often have negligible interference, making the difference minimal for most users.
    •    Power Needs: Monoblocks generally provide higher power output, suitable for demanding speakers.
    •    Space and Cost: Stereo amps are more compact and cost-effective, while monoblocks require more space and are pricier per channel.
    •    Practicality: Stereo amps simplify setup, while monoblocks allow flexibility in placement and shorter speaker cables”. 

I might ask how committed you are to the decision of buying the new amps, if your first concern is how easy will they be to sell.  I say buy what you think you will enjoy the most right now.  Who knows, you may have them for 10 years and the resale question is moot.  IMHO.  Cheers.

Have the models been on the market long enough to compare their selling history on Hifishark? Or to extrapolate from other Macs that have sold over the last few years? (I don't know the answer to your question but I'd think that monoblocks are more niche to the general public and you might have a bigger resale market with single amp--but I really have no idea.)

Amps are heavy, especially as you age.  Monoblocks are lighter, (but not 50% lighter). 

Not sure aobut selling.

Jerry

Mono blocks all the way for listening, I moved from Stereo Mac to mono's and very happy i did.

The only down side when selling is shipping cost and luging two. I feel the mono amps will hold their value longer, potentialy anyway. Really depends on the models but gen' speaking mono amps are the next step up. But being more expencive may reduce the number of buyers.