In horizontal biamp, both channels of one amp are responsible for bass in both left/right speakers, so that one amp is exposed to the heaviest load while the other amp is loafing only being asked to drive the mid/tweets of both channels. In the verticle mode (one amp) is responsible for the bass in only one channel plus the mid/tweet of the same speaker. Therefore the load on the amplifier is reduced. Also, when operated in this manner you are running the amplifier pair as stereo amps and not bridged which may present a problem with very low impedence speakers.
I would also take the Classe over the Aragon for sound quality.
I would also take the Classe over the Aragon for sound quality.