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Two Krell FPB 350mc versus one Krell FPB 600c

What would be the advantage, if any, of using two Krell FPB 350mc monoblocs instead of a Krell FPB 600c (two channel)? That's two monoblocks at 350 watts apiece versus a stereo amp at 600 watts per channel.

I'm wondering what the advantage of monoblocks are if you have to stick within a budget -- since two monoblocks can cost twice as much as one stereo amp of equal wattage per channel, is there enough of an advantage to go for monoblocks of lower power?
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danielk141
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Turnaround,

Do you need 600wpc? No matter how discrete a dual mono amp is built, physically separate mono blocs are better for physical placement, and cable optimization.
I just bought a pair of Pass Aleph 2 monoblocs. They sound better than my Rowland Model 2, Pass Aleph 3, and Aragon 4004MKII. The Aragon is very good, with twice the power, but the Aleph 2s sound better everywhere but the bass.
Check the re-sale on the FPB350mc versus the FPB600c,
if they hold thier value used, I'd get the mono blocs.

Daniel
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