Others in this thread have adequately described the benefits and risks of monos vs stereos, so I will not be somniferously redundant. Rather, I will ask you to open your mind and ears to some points to consider. The 462 has independent power supplies but in one chassis. The 611s will give independent chassis and more power. The only way to determine if the theoretical benefits of monoblocks, which is in part reduced by the 462 power supply design, is to audition. If you are a fan of the Mac sound, that’s great. I am not. But if you have the wherewithal for the additional spend on the monos plus additional cable, there is a high probability you will get better performance from a stereo amp at the 16k - 20k range. Did you consider this and audition other stereo amps at that price point. If you consider a preowned stereo amp at that price point you will possibly elevate SQ even further. The only way to determine what is better is to investigate alternatives and audition.
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
I am planning on buying a McIntosh system. It is a system I have been wanting a very long time. No need to suggest any other brand... I am set on this one.
I am going to get the CP 12000 preamp for sure. However, I can’t decide between a pair of MC611’s monoblocks or the MC-462 stereo amp. It seems like for $6k, the mono blocks are not much more in price and I get a lot more audio for the extra $6k.
Talk me out of buying the monoblocks! Tell me your experience if you had both? Do you like stereo amps better after owning monoblocks? Tell me why.
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@jeffreyw I had a similar experience, different equipment. I was in love with the look and sound of high power Krell separates until a Burmester 105 watt, model 032 integrated amp seduced me, causing me to divorce my Krells for a younger, clearer, faster but just as athletically powerful sound that was more truthful to the music. I thought dropping 200 watts would disappoint. It did not. Dynamics, bass and image density were all better the Burmester. To be fair, I have not heard current Krell models. Your Solution is also a phenomenal sounding integrated. The only better integrated I have auditioned cost the price of your Solution and my Burmester together - the Audionet Humboldt. |