Mono Block tube amp or Stereo Tube amplifier?


I am thinking about buying a tube amplifier but I am caught up in deciding on Stereo or mono block tube amplifier. Can someone point out the pros and con of each? and which do you think is better?
almandog

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Mono-blocks are able to deliver double the amount of current to your loudspeakers. If you have hungry speakers, like to listen at loud levels and require punchy bass, these may be the biggest reasons why you would want monos. Yes, monos offer a bit more separation of instruments than stereo units and you can use shorter speaker wires, but those advantages alone may not be worth moving to monos. In short, if you have less-than sensitive speakers, prefer a particular amp and like to rock the house - running those amps in mono is worth it.

BTW:
- No, watts are not watts. Think current delivery.
- Musicians like tubes because they sound better to their ears.
- Tubes are great for rock music provided you have enough current delivery.