Back to mono?


So, I am considering going to a complete mono system and I am interested in hearing from anyone who is currently running a mono system, as in one speaker, mono amp, preamp, etc.

I'm not particularly interested in the philosophical attributes of mono, but want to hear from users what their systems are comprised of and if they are getting joy from them.

And yes stereo, and mult-channel users, feel free to chime in telling me that I am anti high end (which may be true) and fell off a horse as a child forever dooming me to my infantile ideas.
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Showing 1 response by amandarae

I would suggest a single Altec 605 in OB or vented cabl like 612 or 620 (604's too!). The 605's if I am not mistaken is a combo of 515 and 802 mated together while the 604's are 416 and 806, which are two of the best driver's Altec ever produced. At around 100+ dB, you will not have a problem looking for amps to drive it to its full potential.

I run 604's in OB, or a 414 with 802D in OB for mono once in a while and I really enjoy how it sound. Use the old RCA phono circuit design (RIAA) with single ended amp (SET or Pentode strapped as triode)and you are set. I prefer using a mono cart like the Denon 102 and I avoid stereo cart converted to mono and stereo preamp switched to mono by combining the two channels. Enjoy!