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Mono blocks vs 2ch stereo single amp / Krell

I curently have a Krell system with an FPB-400cx amp with cast innerconnects. Problem: I am moving to a different home where it is going to be difficult if not impossible to locate the amp in the center of the system. If I go to Mono FPB-450mcx amps with cast connections The problem will be solved. Is the sound quality worth the added cost or would you just figure a way to remodel the home to accomodate the single amp in the middle?
Any experiance out there would be appreciated.
John
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johnhelenjake OP
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I have a gas fireplace in the center so I can't set it up with the amp in the center. I need to remove the fireplace or go to mono amps. A different location will not work in the house. I could raise the fireplace and locate the amp under it, but I really don't like that idea very much.
Thanks, John
johnhelenjake OP
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My recent research has indicated that the cast cable length has no adverse effect. So if I locate all my equipment on one side, and run longer lengths of cast cable to the mono amps, with my short speaker cables that would be less cost then replacing the speaker cables. I have Mit Oracle bi-wire speaker cables. The cost to alter the fireplace isn't a big problem. It's just that I would like to locate the flat screen TV above the fireplace too. If I raise the fireplace the TV would be to high. It all seems trivial when you see all the flooded homeless people in Louisiana doesen't it!
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