rel with monoblocks


I would appreciate input of any owners of rel st series 2 owners who have monoblocks. I am considering upgrading to monoblocks of a yet to be determined type, but my rel studio 2 instructions say that to use it with monoblocks, you must use a rel for each channel. To me it seems that as long as the rel cable would reach both amps it should be no different than connecting it to the back of a stereo amp. Any thoughts?
bigsam2

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The REL support pages specifically recommend to use the low level inputs with monoblocks and a single REL sub:

Monoblocks (1 REL) Connection Method
"It is not recommended to use the High Level cable when connecting a single REL. To achieve stereo input to your REL you will need to use the Low Level input. Please see our Low Level input guide."

If 2 subs are used with monoblocks REL revert to the high level speakon connection method.

I use the low level connections in for my setup and it integrates fine. Some users have apparently compared the Speakon to low level connections and prefer the later. Like most things it's probably system dependent.

https://relsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004649108-Monoblocks-1-REL-Connection-Method