Using 2 amps as monoblocks


I have been using an acurus A100x3 amp for the past 4 years and overall have been very happy with the performance. Unlike many other posts, I have not found the amp too bright. However, I am interested in improving bass extension and depth of soundstage. Would using two acurus A100x3 amps as monoblocks be helpful? I use my system for 2 channel music 80% of the time.

My system for stereo: Marantz SA-8260 CD/SACD
Denon 4802 AVR (used as preamp for stereo)
Sonic Frontiers SFT-1 transport
Monitor Audio Gold 20s main speakers
Acurus A100x3
Harmonic Technology speaker cables
Echobusters

Thanks, Rob
number1cuban

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I did that once with a pair of Eminent Technology LFT 8As. I used a pair of Kenergitics KBA 75 amps which were rated at 75 class a per side but benched out at 130 per side. So the power per side now was 260 watts. The ETs were power hungry speakers so the extra power worked well. Since you are condsidering doing this if the speakers are set up for bi-wire with 4 inputs you could do a Vertical Bi Amp. You would have to run one side of the stereo signal from the preamp in to both sides of one amp. The amps have to match each other exactly or you will mess up the sound. You can do this by have a good "Y" interconnect made up that has one end at the pre amp side and 2 at the amp side. I got a pair made up for 400 bucks from AudioParts in FL, Stu Wein will do it and use good wire. Anyway this way you use the full capacity of the amps and they are matched so you will not have any matching problems between highs and lows on each channel. I think what you will find is higher power, greater separation which may help other things in your system. The only way to find out is to try it out. Good luck.