The balanced version of the 5 is excellent. A pair of balanced 7's are much better. Best sound, by far, is a pair of balanced 5's, as mono blocks. This is by far one of the best Mono block set ups I have heard or owned. I have owned several model 5's, & 4 pair of 7's. I leave them only to return after the new wears off that new amp I thought was better. The new generation of Jeff Rowland is very good, but has a totally different sound. The older amps sound more like tubes.
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