Mono Blocks / why are they not more prevalent? + Wyrded4Sound SX1000R

@rauliruegas - Respectfully, this thread is not about my monoblocks.  I have two sets and I am perfectly happy with how they sound.

@mitch2  : Probably a disadvantage of monobloks is about if are mated. I posted before.

Every thinig the same probably monobloks iare better.

R.

Mostly cost I would imagine. As a designed/manufacturer on and off for decades I can share a secret: most of the cost of equipment is in the chassis/jacks/trim. A single chassis can be dual mono, if you really care (I find its over-rated and $$ better spent elsewhere, but different strokes) - at FAR less cost and therefore price.  It's nice to set a monoblock by each speaker.  But nice costs.

They aren't used more because they don't provide said benefits. Simple as that. Enjoy your cheap AVR amps that sound the same.

I try not to spend money on stereo unless I begin to hear a "lack." Something begins to bug me. I don't know how I know, and it might take years of listening to a piece of equipment to realize I need to replace it.

I have a 25 year old Hovland Radia which sounds great driving my Sonus Faber Olympica Nova speakers. I hear nothing the Hovland does not do well. You might say I don't have very good ears, but they're my ears which have chosen my stereo.

Mono amps are on the bottom of my list. BTW, I live with a wife, and big booming bass is the last thing I need. I guess if somebody wanted a macho stereo he would buy big Boulder monos. I'm more interested in delicacy and layering, and I can't imagine monos improving on what I have. I do have a few things on my list of things I want but don't need. A really expensive phono cartridge and streamer would top the list. Mono amps wouldn't be on it, though.