Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead

A lot of advantages to monoblocks.  Lighter and easier to move, dedicated power supply. Can be placed at the base of the speaker with a 1M speaker cable.  I'd argue for different amps but you are past that.

Mono Blocks are for weenies - period.

DeKay

You only have to store one box and in most cases only need one power cord. There you go, think I covered it all. Enjoy the music

If you have the financial ability and space I would purchase the mono-blocks, if not I would purchase the stereo amp. It should be that simple, don't fret over the decision, just bust a move. You know you want those mono-blocks...

1. done with tubes for life? either way that’s quite a commitment to SS.

2. you want or need that much power?

3. you want stereo with short interconnects and longer speaker wires OR mono with longer interconnects and shorter speaker wires?

4. any placement considerations?

5. normally, same power, it is easier to move smaller mono-blocks, however you are going from 450wpc stereo to 600wpc monos, the stereo weighs around 115, the monos weigh 97lbs, what’s another 18 lbs among friends with hand trucks and hernia prevention belts.

If I can't talk you out of McIntosh why discuss monoblocks?  Just poking fun! :)

I love my mono blocks but honestly have not been able to compare them to an integrated version of themselves because none exist.

I'm curious to hear what people say, but how many apples-to-apples comparisons are there, really? 

I kind of wish I hadn't sold my mono blocks.  

I say go for the mono blocks! Oh sorry you wanted us to talk you out of it. Also I don’t have Macs and don’t have mono blocks. I got caught up in the excitement of getting mono block amps. I guess just get a Bosewave radio instead…

Far be it from me to talk you out of doing something good for your system. Monoblocks have some advantages. The physical separation of monoblocks offers some SQ benefits. A stereo amp circuit in a single chassis has more crosstalk, usually shares a single power supply, and definitely weighs more. Monoblocks also split the heat between two chassis.

Not sure that a single chassis unit offers much benefit over monoblocks if the price isn’t prohibitive, other than perhaps that you only need one space (though larger) and one plug for it.