Which mono power amp would you choose and why?


In the next month I'm looking to get some feedback on which of these 2 mono power amps to buy, the Musical Fidelity m8-700m mono block power amplifier, or the Cary SA-500.1 ES  mono block power amplifier. I'm looking to spend between 7k and 9k for the pair. They will be hooked up to my new Benchmark LA4 line amplifier.

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@bigkidz 

I already have 3 tube amps, the last one a Decware Zen TORII MK5, I don't need another low power amp, I'm looking for a high powered Class A/B mono amp to replace my Anthem P2 which I'm moving to my home theater room setup.

Thanks bigkidz, but I'm only looking for SS amps right now.

As I stated above I already have an amp that puts out 325W @8ohms, and 500W @4ohms

I am currently looking for between 500W @8ohms minimum, and 1,000W @4 ohms, why would I want to get an amp with less power than I already have.

The AHB2 has less power than my current amp.

This is not an answer to your question, but it may be helpful. I also have the LA4 and AHB2. I love the combo and will have this long term with my KEF LS50 Meta.

I will get a second LA4 for a system with potentially power-hungry speakers. I heard these speakers with the very powerful Hegel 30 mono, and it was a really fun listen. Not the cleanest sound on top but really fun.

I read about the new Rotel Michi M8 on A’gon, which is even more powerful and cheaper, so I went for a listen. The dealer only had the top end integrated but I was able to hear the Michi sound and it was pretty good, very quiet. It was not as clear sounding as my Class A or AHB2 amps, but it was rather good.

Rotel Michi M8 monoblock power amplifier | Stereophile.com

I am debating whether to go for massive power with the M8 (very useful for my potential speakers) or ultimate refinement with high power Class A (Krell or CODA).

Michi M8 Mono Power Amplifier; Black Pair (Open Box) - The Music Room (tmraudio.com)

 

@yyzsantabarbara 

Thanks for the info on the Michi M8, mono amps, i will have to check with tmr to see what price they are asking for the pair, because new they are out of my budget.

Power wise they are more than what I was looking for but I would rather have more power and not need it than not enough.