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mono versus stereo ampflication

If one has for example 8K to spend on ss amplification for a two channel system, would one in general be better off using a stereo amplifier of perhaps dual mono design or using a set of monoblocks. If the answer is "it depends" what then are the likely trade-offs of each option and on what does it depend?
Do you have any recommendations of specific products for either option for 92db, 8 to 4 ohm speakers?
Thanks for the input. I did find some discussion of this issue on threads that are three years old but nothing recent.
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mrjstark
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If the particular stereo amp sounds like crap........it is not likely that his mono clone will sound any better.

Maybe
Better channel seperation (cross-talk)
Better (lower) total harmonic distortion
Seperate power supply for each channel (not always the case tho.)
Mono-block designs are usually reserved for top shelf models or
statement designs.

If in fact , both amps (mono blocks and stereo) are using exactly the same parts and circuitry the differences will be not worth going nuts about.

In short
base your decision on quality of the component, setup requirements and most of all, your personal preferences.

As to recommending a particular amplifier..........
well , there is no easy answer to your question.

mrjstark
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How about VAC amps.
They do sound right with your speakers.

Another consideration might be the DAC Cherry amp which is awesome for the bottom but a bit sterile at the top.....at least to my taste.

Pass is a great amp but unfortunately I haven't got a chance to hear it with VR4Sr so I can't say hey or ney. Nice amp tho.
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