mono versus stereo ampflication

Yes, I think "it depends." Key questions would be how much power do you need, and how much power can the speakers handle? Questions that would relate to how much power you need would be the size of the room, the distance to your listening position, and what kind of music you listen to. For instance, audiophile caliber recordings of symphonic music with loud crescendos or heavy bass drum whacks would require much more power than jazz or chamber music.

Also, do you have the physical room for two large monoblocks?

My instinct, given your price range, would be to go with monoblocks if you have the room for them, but specific recommendations would be dependent on your power requirements.

Regards,
-- Al

Mono blocks will always be a better choice. They normally have better bits and pieces inside of them as compared to their stereo counterpart, but also have better channel speration and will have better dynamics. You can never have too much power, so buy what you can afford once.

>>They normally have better bits and pieces inside of them as compared to their stereo counterpart,<<

That folks, is simply BS.